Compliance Attorney

We are looking for a skilled and proactive compliance counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, an impactful communicator, and critical thinker. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking to join a collaborative, dynamic and growing legal team in support of broad compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies across our global business.

Responsibilities:

Legal Compliance and Risk Management

• Provide legal advice on product liability matters, including product safety, recalls, and consumer protection laws across jurisdictions.
• Advise on antitrust and competition law issues, including pricing strategies and distribution agreements.
• Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other emerging frameworks), including data governance, breach response, and cross-border data transfers.
• Assess and respond to complex regulatory inquiries and investigations involving our products and businesses globally.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and other internal/external stakeholders as needed.

Policy Development and Implementation

• Design global compliance policies and procedures, including but not limited to, antitrust, data privacy, and product liability.
• Develop best practices and training programs on compliance topics for employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement compliance programs and training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Taiwan or US-licensed attorney. Japan and Australia-qualified attorneys will also be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a multinational in-house setting or at a law firm with a focus on compliance or regulatory investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks, including data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), antitrust, and product safety standards.
• Experience with consumer goods or in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Ability to read and write Japanese is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with sound legal and business judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively support and influence a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to support colleagues across functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.