Executive Legal

VentureTECH; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian investment firm is seeking an Executive, Legal to support its legal, risk management, compliance, and governance functions. The role involves assisting with legal documentation, due diligence, and compliance monitoring for investment-related matters. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Law and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal or compliance-related roles. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential for ensuring regulatory compliance and effective governance within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or risk management.
• Exposure to investment-related legal documentation is an advantage.
• Experience in corporate governance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal documentation for investment activities.
• Support legal due diligence exercises for new investments.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Maintain records of integrity-related declarations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Risk-awareness

Effective teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

VentureTECH is an investment company established by the Government of Malaysia in 2009 with a focus on high value-added and high technology industries. The company aims to drive Malaysia towards a sustainable high-growth economy by collaborating with key ministries, development agencies, and financial institutions. VentureTECH's mission is to increase viable, competitive companies in strategic industries through customised investment strategies. As part of the Global Impact Investing Network, VentureTECH emphasizes socio-economic multipliers and community benefits in its investments.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Executive, Legal role supports the Company’s legal, risk management, compliance, and governance functions, mainly for investment-related matters. The role involves assisting with legal documentation, due diligence, and compliance monitoring, as well as coordinating with internal teams and external legal counsel. This is a practical role that ensures regulatory compliance and strong governance throughout the organisation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to investment-related legal documentation and corporate governance matters will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in: legal, compliance, risk management or governance-related functions; and/or venture capital, private equity, financial institutions, government-linked companies (GLCs), statutory bodies or professional advisory firms would be an advantage.
• Exposure to investment-related legal documentation and corporate governance matters will be an advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

a) Legal

• Assist in the preparation, review, administration, and maintenance of legal documentation relating to VentureTECH’s investment activities, including Letters of Offer, Share Subscription Agreements, Shareholders’ Agreements, and disbursement-related documents.
• Support legal due diligence exercises for new investments, follow-on funding, and corporate exercises.
• Maintain legal documentation trackers, condition precedent (CP) checklists, and post-investment obligation records.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on drafting, execution, stamping and filing of legal documents.
• Assist in monitoring contractual obligations, covenants and reserved matters arising from investment agreements.

b) Risk Management

• Assist in the identification, assessment, documentation and monitoring of legal, operational and compliance risks;
• Support the maintenance and periodic updating of the Company’s risk register, including tracking of mitigation actions;
• Prepare supporting documentation for risk-related reporting to Management and relevant Board or Board Committees; and
• Monitor risk issues arising from portfolio companies and elevate matters in accordance with internal procedures.

c) Compliance and Regulatory Matters

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, including the Companies Act 2016 and applicable policies.
• Support monitoring of compliance with internal policies and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate compliance-related documentation, declarations, confirmations and regulatory filings, where applicable.
• Assist in internal and external audit exercises by compiling and organizing relevant records and documentation.

d) Integrity and Governance

• Support the implementation and administration of the Company’s integrity and governance framework, including anti-corruption and ethics-related policies.
• Assist in integrity risk assessments, governance reporting and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain proper records of integrity-related declarations, disclosures and governance documentation.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for integrity reviews, fact-finding or assessment exercises, as directed.

e) Administration and Coordination

• Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, version control and filing for all legal, risk, compliance and governance matters.
• Coordinate meetings and engagements relating to legal, risk and governance matters, including preparation of minutes and action trackers.
• Assist in the preparation of internal memoranda, management papers, reports and presentations for Management and Board consideration.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain required information, documents and confirmations in a timely and professional manner.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage legal documentation with accuracy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-awareness skills.
• Professional, composed, and effective in teamwork and communication under tight deadlines.