Legal Compliance Counsel | Listed Venture Capital Company | KL Eco City Full Time

Career Horizons; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the venture capital industry is seeking a Legal Counsel to support compliance, governance, and risk management in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires expertise in corporate compliance regulations and strong leadership skills. Candidates should have a proven track record in legal advisory roles, along with an LL.B. and a capacity for strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate compliance or governance.
• Fluency in Mandarin is highly desirable.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance, risk management, and governance functions.
• Provide legal advice to senior management.
• Manage legal risks related to business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Analysis

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Education

LL.B.

Job description

Job description
Our client is an established company that is a strong player in the venture capital industry. In line with their business expansion, they are looking to bring on board a Legal Counsel to join their team in KL

Opportunity Highlights:

• Exposure to wide range of corporate and commercial projects, issues, and clients across different industries.
• Dealing with a range of jurisdictions with different laws, regulatory structures and business practices (inter alia, Malaysia, US, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Canada and the offshore jurisdictions’ laws).
• Advise and manage a wide range of corporate and capital markets transactions, including cross-border M&As, pre-IPO restructuring and financings, joint ventures, IPOs and on regulatory compliance matters of companies listed on Bursa, Nasdaq, and other foreign stock exchanges.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

To Apply

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to submit your resume (in MS Word format) to [e-mail]. Due to overwhelming responses, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Job Ref: 20240828/001

Consultant: Lim Yee Huei

Registration No: 201901037350 (1346680-W)

EA Licence No: JTKSM 949A
Job Type: Full-time