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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Negotiate and review contracts covering the procurement of SaaS, software/application licenses, information technology services, professional services and facility repair services. - Advise the R&D department and negotiate sponsor research agreements with research institutions.- Represent the company in litigation and arbitration files.- Advise the business on privacy law issues, including with respect to data sharing agreement with dealerships; launch of Nissan OneApp, customer… Show more - Negotiate and review contracts covering the procurement of SaaS, software/application licenses, information technology services, professional services and facility repair services. - Advise the R&D department and negotiate sponsor research agreements with research institutions.- Represent the company in litigation and arbitration files.- Advise the business on privacy law issues, including with respect to data sharing agreement with dealerships; launch of Nissan OneApp, customer and sanction screening application and keeping up-to-date on the new Canadian Privacy legislations, etc. - Work with outside counsels and business departments in the defence and settlement of class actions.- Conduct legal researches on various regulatory compliance issues. Show less

Acted in the capacity as the Chief Compliance Officer for this $10 billion revenue global joint venture in automotive sector with footprints in Asia, Europe and North America. Meanwhile, acted as legal counsel for the Asia purchasing and commercial departments in vendor/customer negotiations, contract reviews and M&A transactions. - Implemented the global compliance program in accordance with the guidelines from the U.S. DOJ. - Led many internal investigations involving conflicts of… Show more Acted in the capacity as the Chief Compliance Officer for this $10 billion revenue global joint venture in automotive sector with footprints in Asia, Europe and North America. Meanwhile, acted as legal counsel for the Asia purchasing and commercial departments in vendor/customer negotiations, contract reviews and M&A transactions. - Implemented the global compliance program in accordance with the guidelines from the U.S. DOJ. - Led many internal investigations involving conflicts of interest, bribery and corruption, embezzlement, sexual harassment and age discrimination.- Established the data privacy compliance program, including the implementation of RoPA and PIAs on OneTrust platform, privacy compliance processes and procedures and cookie management, setting up the cross-border data transfer legal framework and launch of in-person and on-line trainings. - Supported the Business Development department in the joint venture deals with North America and European companies- Legal counsel for the Asia commercial, procurement and R&D departments. Show less

Shanghai

Acted as the regional lead for compliance and internal control covering China BU’s 20+ joint ventures with monitoring on compliance and internal control issues. - Designed and implemented the China compliance programs for the joint ventures in line with JCI compliance standard with the consideration of JV governance structure.- Wrote and implemented the internal control manuals for the JVs to ensure SOX compliance.

- Acted as the audit lead covering the three business units in the Asia Pacific region.- Wrote and presented audit reports to senior leadership and global VP, Internal Audit. - Led consulting projects such as capital investment efficiency review, M&A due diligence procurement process review and continuous monitoring data analytics dashboard implementation.

- Acted as the audit manager for statutory and group reporting audits for multinational companies covering industries such as medical, automotive, air-conditioning, trading and chemical.- Acted as the engagement manager for the IPO project for Zoomline Heavy Industry Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. with its successful listing in HongKong Stock Exchange in December 2010.- Acted as the trainer in various audit updates/soft skill courses for senior accountants and was awarded as… Show more - Acted as the audit manager for statutory and group reporting audits for multinational companies covering industries such as medical, automotive, air-conditioning, trading and chemical.- Acted as the engagement manager for the IPO project for Zoomline Heavy Industry Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. with its successful listing in HongKong Stock Exchange in December 2010.- Acted as the trainer in various audit updates/soft skill courses for senior accountants and was awarded as top presenter.- Consistent top performer in KPMG China. Show less

Acted as the audit supervisor for IFRS financial statements audits for multinational companies in various industries during the one-year secondment in New Zealand.

Master Of Laws - Ll.M., Law

Global Professional Master Of Laws - Gpllm

Master'S Degree, Juris Master

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting