Head, Group Legal & Compliance [CONTRACT]

GAS MALAYSIA BERHAD; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Selangor seeks a Head for its Group Legal & Compliance Department. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction, advising senior management, and overseeing compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to manage legal affairs effectively. Salary expectations and qualifications will be asked during application.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Legal & Compliance Department, providing strategic direction.
• Advise on corporate governance and legal issues affecting the organisation.
• Oversee drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

Job description

Head, Group Legal & Compliance [CONTRACT]

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Legal & Compliance Department, providing strategic direction and leadership across legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Report directly to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, and serve as the key advisor to the Board, Senior Management, and business units.
• Advise on corporate governance, risk management, and legal issues affecting the organisation.
• Oversee drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company’s interests.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licences, and internal policies across business operations.
• Drive the company’s ethics, integrity, and compliance agenda, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and conflict of interest programmes.
• Manage relationships with regulators, external legal counsel, and key stakeholders.
• Lead investigations, audits, and disciplinary processes where required.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing legal and compliance team.

Application questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• What\'s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?