Associate Legal Counsel, Administrative Enforcement & Litigation Unit | Legal Department

Bank Negara Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial authority in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice in administrative enforcement and litigation. You will oversee civil cases, draft legal instruments, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate holds an LL.B. (Hons.) and has 2 to 5 years of experience in legal services, with a strong understanding of financial regulatory compliance. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant legal functions within the Bank.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years working experience as in-house legal counsel or legal practitioner.
• Experience in administrative enforcement actions and legal advice.
• Advantage if admitted as advocate and solicitor of the High Courts of Malaya.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in administrative enforcement and litigation.
• Draft and execute enforcement instruments and legal documents.
• Oversee civil cases involving the Bank.

Skills

Legal advice provision

Drafting legal instruments

Civil litigation oversight

Education

Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B. (Hons.))

Job description

POSITION: Associate Legal Counsel, Administrative Enforcement & Litigation Unit | Legal Department

ROLE PURPOSE

Responsible for providing legal advice and services, whether as lead officer or in an assistive capacity, in the areas of administrative enforcement actions, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing and antiproliferation laws, human resources, as well as civil proceedings instituted by or against the Bank.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Legal Opinions

Provide quality and timely legal advice, whether as lead officer or in a supporting capacity, to internal stakeholders with a focus on the following core practice areas:

• Administrative enforcement under the laws administered by the Bank
• Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing
• Human resources
• Civil procedure

2. Administrative Enforcement

Provide quality and timely legal advice and services, whether as lead officer or in a supporting capacity, in relation to administrative enforcement actions taken by the Bank, including but not limited to:

• Assessing potential contraventions and perusing evidence
• Providing advice on due process
• Drafting and executing enforcement instruments

3. Drafting legal instruments

Provide quality and timely legal advice and services, whether as lead officer or in a supporting capacity, in relation to drafting legal instruments under the Bank’s purview, including but not limited to:

• Principal and amendment Acts
• Subsidiary legislation
• Other legislative instruments
• Contracts
• Other administrative and ancillary legal documents

4. Civil Litigation

Oversee civil cases initiated by or against the Bank, or if the Bank is otherwise involved in, which includes the following:

• Liaising with the courts and external legal counsels
• Drafting and vetting cause papers
• Act as advocate for the Bank

5. Special projects

Participate in other special projects as assigned by the department’s management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B. (Hons.))

Experience

• 2 to 5 years working experience in rendering legal services as an in-house legal counsel in a statutory body, a corporate entity or the financial industry, or as a legal practitioner in the Judicial and Legal Service or private legal practice. Added advantages include being admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Courts of Malaya and working experience with a financial regulatory authority.