Senior Counsel, Corporate Compliance at Coherent Corp.

George Town, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

360960.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Corporate Compliance, Internal Auditing, Risk Assessment, Internal Investigations, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Crisis Management, Legal Writing, Training Development, Data Analytics, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities * Policy Development, Improvement & Maintenance (for China & APAC) * Identify areas for improvement in the Company’s existing policies and develop or revise policies to address opportunities or vulnerabilities leveraging internal and/or external feedback as appropriate. * Develop programs and initiatives that encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation with a focus on Company values (i.e., Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm). * Corporate Compliance Trainings * Communicate with, and develop training plans for all relevant stakeholders, regarding new and updated policies. * Work with employees in China and APAC to establish standards and procedures that ensure effective execution of compliance policies. * Develop materials at an institutional level for distribution to all employees to enhance awareness of compliance activities. * Audit * Work with internal auditors and others to develop and execute policy audit plans that identifies areas of actual and potential noncompliance; develop effective remediation plans. * Coordinate internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments. * Compliance Risk Assessment * Support developing a risk-based annual compliance priority list. * Assist with overseeing compliance hotline monitoring, responses, resolution, and reports. * Independently investigate and act on matters related to compliance; design and coordinate internal investigations protocols. * Report on a regular basis on the progress of implementation of the compliance program and assist in establishing methods to improve efficiency and quality of services and reduce the likelihood of compliance failures. * Provide guidance, as required, on compliance issues within the role of Core Functions as a substantive area of responsibility. * Collaborate with key stakeholders regarding compliance responsibilities to ensure an effective compliance program. * Education & Experience * Fully educated Chinese Lawyer (passed the Chinese bar) * Minimum of 7 years’ experience practicing law * Minimum of 5 years’ experience developing compliance programs and solutions for one or more Core Functions individually or collectively * Substantive areas of legal/compliance knowledge and expertise in one or more Core Functions * Experience working cooperatively with other divisions or teams (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering) to achieve compliance goals * Experience with Data Science and/or Data Analytics is a plus Skills * Strong compliance orientation with the ability to: * Comprehend and apply complex legal and regulatory requirements to policy making * Communicate clearly and effectively with a culturally and geographically diverse population * Provide practical judgement to the oversight of compliance issues * Proactively identify risks * Manage crisis situations, work with tight deadlines, and prioritize under pressure * Promote trust and integrity in a global environment * Must be able to travel globally - but especially in the China & APAC region up to 15% of the time Working Conditions * Working in Office Environment * Travel to different Coherent Corp. sites locally and globally * Ability to sit for an extended period * May require Travel Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain corporate compliance policies and training programs across China and the APAC region. Conduct audits, risk assessments, and internal investigations to ensure regulatory adherence and remediate noncompliance.