Corporate & Compliance Associate: Cross-Border Advisory

Malaysian Bar; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Bar is seeking a Legal Associate (Corporate & Compliance) to support corporate and commercial due diligence, draft and review agreements, and provide regulatory and governance advisory. The role covers PDPA compliance, cross-border data transfers, and OSHA considerations for local and foreign entities.

The ideal candidate holds an LL.B and is admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor with 3–5 years PQE in corporate, commercial or regulatory compliance, and is proficient in English with a

Qualifications

• LL.B and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• Excellent drafting and research skills with a practical, business-first mindset.
• Strong command of English; other languages are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and commercial due diligence exercises – reviewing corporate records, contracts, licences and compliance positions, and reporting findings clearly and commercially.
• Draft and review commercial and corporate agreements.
• Corporate advisory for local entities and foreign subsidiaries, including governance and constitutional documents.
• Regulatory compliance advisory focusing on PDPA, including 2024 amendments and cross-border data transfer requirements for foreign subsidiaries operating in Malaysia.
• OSHA compliance under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.
• Licensing and regulatory applications – identifying approvals, preparing submissions, liaising with authorities.
• Prepare concise legal memoranda, compliance manuals, policies and client briefings.
• Coordinate with clients, counterparties, regulators and service providers, keeping matters moving.
• Assist partners in business development activities

Skills

Drafting

Research

English proficiency

Tech-savvy

Education

LL.B and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint/Teams

Automation templates

Job description

Malaysian Bar is seeking a Legal Associate (Corporate & Compliance) to support corporate and commercial due diligence, draft and review agreements, and provide regulatory and governance advisory. The role covers PDPA compliance, cross-border data transfers, and OSHA considerations for local and foreign entities.

The ideal candidate holds an LL.B and is admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor with 3–5 years PQE in corporate, commercial or regulatory compliance, and is proficient in English with a