Cambodia: Director of Investment Compliance & Legal Affairs
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Job Description
Job Title: Director of Investment Compliance & Legal Affairs
Location: Phnom Penh Cambodia
Base Salary: US$8000-$10000 per month
Purpose Statement
A leading Cambodian masterdeveloper undertaking a mixed-use coastal development seeking to ensure all inbound investments are structured transacted and monitored in full legal and regulatory compliance.
You will lead and own the legal and compliance framework for all overseas investment into the mixed-use coastal project ensuring the swift and complete transfer of the investment whilst protecting the companys interests by ensuring adherence to Cambodian and applicable international regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Strategy & Oversight
Develop implement and maintain compliance policies covering KYC/AML FCPA local licensing ESG and reporting requirements.
Monitor evolving Cambodian and relevant APAC/EU regulatory regimes; advise senior leadership on impacts and mitigation.
Transaction Structuring & Documentation
Draft review and negotiate investment agreements joint-venture and shareholder arrangements subscription and capital-call documents.
Advise on optimal legal structures (SPVs fund vehicles equity vs. debt) to balance tax risk and governance.
Due Diligence & Risk Management
Lead investor due-diligence: coordinate KYC/AML reviews background checks and credit assessments.
Identify assess and report key legal/compliance risks; design controls and remediation plans.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as primary liaison with Cambodian regulators (SECC CBRC) and when needed foreign authorities (MAS SFC SEC).
Coordinate with external counsel auditors and tax advisors to manage complex cross-border matters.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 8-10 years experience in legal and compliance roles with a track record in cross-border investment and real estate/infrastructure transactions.
Deep knowledge of international investment standards and fundstructuring.
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial JV and fund documentation.
Strong project-management skills; comfortable advising C-suite and Boards.
Employment Type
Full Time
