General Counsel & Head of Compliance

Position Overview

Mercedes-Benz Taiwan is seeking an experienced and business-oriented General Counsel & Head of Compliance to join its local leadership team.

The position serves as a strategic legal advisor to the local management team, providing legal guidance on key business initiatives, managing legal risks, and overseeing compliance activities for relevant Mercedes-Benz entities in Taiwan.

The successful candidate will lead the local Legal & Compliance team and work closely with regional and headquarters Legal and Compliance functions to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.

This position requires a combination of strong legal expertise, sound business judgment, effective stakeholder management, and demonstrated leadership capabilities in an international corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Strategic Business Support

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the local management team, providing strategic guidance on major business initiatives, commercial transactions, and operational matters.

• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks, balancing commercial objectives with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Provide legal advice and oversight on a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, competition law, consumer protection, product liability, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee significant disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters, coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.

• Collaborate with regional and headquarters Legal functions on strategic priorities, key projects, and material legal developments affecting the Taiwan market.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Oversee local compliance activities and coordinate with regional Compliance functions to assess compliance risks and implement appropriate policies, controls, and mitigation measures.

• Support the effective implementation of corporate compliance programs, including relevant risk assessments, training, monitoring, and remediation activities.

• Provide guidance to local management on corporate governance matters and support board of directors' meetings and related corporate governance activities.

• Coordinate with headquarters Corporate Audit and relevant internal functions in preparing for and supporting corporate audit programs and follow-up measures.

• Ensure appropriate reporting and timely escalation of material legal and compliance risks to relevant local and regional stakeholders.

• Promote legal awareness, compliance culture, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.

Leadership & Legal Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop the local Legal & Compliance team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing working environment.

• Manage departmental resources, priorities, and budgets to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Legal & Compliance services.

• Select, engage, and manage external legal counsel and professional service providers, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and effective outcomes.

Position Overview

Mercedes-Benz Taiwan is seeking an experienced and business-oriented General Counsel & Head of Compliance to join its local leadership team.

The position serves as a strategic legal advisor to the local management team, providing legal guidance on key business initiatives, managing legal risks, and overseeing compliance activities for relevant Mercedes-Benz entities in Taiwan.

The successful candidate will lead the local Legal & Compliance team and work closely with regional and headquarters Legal and Compliance functions to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.

This position requires a combination of strong legal expertise, sound business judgment, effective stakeholder management, and demonstrated leadership capabilities in an international corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Strategic Business Support

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the local management team, providing strategic guidance on major business initiatives, commercial transactions, and operational matters.

• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks, balancing commercial objectives with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Provide legal advice and oversight on a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, competition law, consumer protection, product liability, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee significant disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters, coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.

• Collaborate with regional and headquarters Legal functions on strategic priorities, key projects, and material legal developments affecting the Taiwan market.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Oversee local compliance activities and coordinate with regional Compliance functions to assess compliance risks and implement appropriate policies, controls, and mitigation measures.

• Support the effective implementation of corporate compliance programs, including relevant risk assessments, training, monitoring, and remediation activities.

• Provide guidance to local management on corporate governance matters and support board of directors' meetings and related corporate governance activities.

• Coordinate with headquarters Corporate Audit and relevant internal functions in preparing for and supporting corporate audit programs and follow-up measures.

• Ensure appropriate reporting and timely escalation of material legal and compliance risks to relevant local and regional stakeholders.

• Promote legal awareness, compliance culture, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.

Leadership & Legal Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop the local Legal & Compliance team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing working environment.

• Manage departmental resources, priorities, and budgets to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Legal & Compliance services.

• Select, engage, and manage external legal counsel and professional service providers, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and effective outcomes.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent).

· Qualified to practice law in Taiwan and in good standing. Admission to additional jurisdictions is an advantage.

· 12+ years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with substantial in-house experience in a multinational corporation.

· Demonstrated experience advising senior management on complex legal, regulatory, and commercial matters.

· Experience in managing legal professionals and working within a matrix organization is highly desirable.

· Excellent command of Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.

· Familiarity with the automotive industry and its regulatory environment is a strong plus.

Key Competencies:

· Strategic Legal Judgment: Strong legal knowledge and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess complex risks and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.

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