Compliance Counsel

Askheadhunter; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled compliance and regulatory expert to lead their governance functions. This role involves overseeing compliance with complex legal standards and providing strategic legal advice to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate compliance, risk management, and governance, with a proven ability to manage high-impact legal risks. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess excellent leadership and organizational skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the organization’s compliance and regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in corporate compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar as Advocate & Solicitor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance, risk management, and governance functions.
• Provide legal advice and support to senior management.
• Manage critical compliance obligations and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Corporate Compliance

Regulatory Affairs

Risk Management

Legal Document Management

Leadership

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

LL.B.

Job description

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Oversee and lead the group’s compliance, risk management, regulatory, and governance functions, ensuring alignment with complex legal standards and regulatory frameworks.

Provide expert legal advice and strategic support to senior management and affiliated companies, ensuring the group’s policies and procedures meet both local and international regulatory requirements.

Identify and manage high-impact legal risks and issues arising from business strategy and operations, offering innovative and practical solutions.

Ensure the meticulous maintenance, confidentiality, and accuracy of legal documents, registers, and statutory filings, with a focus on Nasdaq Stock Exchange compliance.

Design and implement advanced systems and procedures for effective legal compliance and governance management.

Manage and drive critical compliance and regulatory obligations to successful completion, ensuring that deadlines and strategic goals are met.

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO:

Key Requirements:

LL.B. with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in corporate compliance, regulatory affairs, or governance, gained at a reputable firm or in-house. Admission to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated leadership abilities, with extensive experience in managing compliance functions and advising senior management.

Deep knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory matters, with a proven ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategic solutions.

Ability to manage ambiguity, conflicts, and sudden changes, with a talent for distilling complex issues into actionable insights.

Proven track record of excellence in fast-paced environments, with the capability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities.

Superior judgment, quick learning capacity, and meticulous attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, showing ownership and initiative.

Excellent drafting, and vetting skills, with impeccable attention to detail.

Fluency in Mandarin is highly desirable.