Legal & Compliance Executive

A.D. Financial Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A.D. Family Office in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced legal/compliance professional to support the Head of Department in drafting, vetting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and documents, ensuring regulatory submissions and licensing compliance.

The role requires Mandarin proficiency, knowledge of Malaysian law, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across functions; candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Draft, review and manage contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal/compliance reporting to regulators.
• Advise internal stakeholders on policy and regulatory matters.
• Maintain internal legal contract database.
• Liaise with external lawyers and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Department on compliance submissions with regulators.
• Build relationships with external legal advisors.
• Ensure statutory renewals and licensing compliance.
• Deliver legal trainings and knowledge sharing.
• Support estate planning matters and litigation coordination.

Skills

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Assist the Head of Department in drafting, vetting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of business contracts, agreements, documents and other relevant written instruments and documents.

Assist the Head of Department in providing appropriate legal/compliance reporting requirements by the SC, BNM & FIMM (other relevant self-regulated organization) and the service providers in a timely manner within the areas needing change and improvement are acted upon.

Liaise with all parts of the business as necessary on compliance submission with the regulators.

Asist the Head of Department in requesting, compiling, submitting and filing of documents for any new application, renewal/or variation of license of the company and the financial adviser representatives required by the relevant regulators.

Liaise with the panel lawyers and the relevant regulatory offices.

Assist the Head of Department to provide legal advisory to internal stakeholders. Gain better understanding of the business and its various processes to enhance the quality of legal advice given internally.

Assist the Head of Department to build and maintain long-term relationships with external legal advisors/legal community to keep up to date with laws, regulations, and best practices.

Assist the Head of Department in MY legal and compliance matters.

Assist the Head of Department to manage the internal legal contract database.

Assist the Head of Department in conducting legal trainings and user trainings in managing the legal contract database with internal stakeholders.

Manage end to end group related to the current complaint against the functioning as the 2nd key liaison with external solicitors and oversee all works related thereto.

Assist the Head of Department to advise on issues relating to estate planning matters including monitoring of status of cases.

Prepare and provide response on legal and compliance documents as instructed by the Head of Department, assisting in conducting legal and compliance research in relation to the assignments given.

Assist the Head of Department to analyze internal business systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.

Assist the Head of Department to create, modify, update and implement the company's policies.

Support all other matters relating to departmental policies and procedures on an ad hoc basis.

Ensure all statutory compliance & renewals are attended promptly.

Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the management.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; admission to the Malaysian Bar is an advantage.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, or related functions; fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, or managing contracts and other legal documentation.

Solid understanding of Malaysian laws, regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, and compliance obligations.

Proactive, resourceful, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Strong legal drafting, analytical, research and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while being a proactive team player.

Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet scheduled deadlines, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations within prescribed timelines.

Proficiency in spoken Mandarin is required, as the role involves liaising with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Established in 2002 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, A.D. Family Office is an independent Multi Family Office. We are proud of our team and our global network of dedicated associate business partners, who provide timely and discreet services to our clients.

At A.D. Family Office, we put on our planning instinct of PRESERVATION, while you are busy indulging in your ACCUMULATION activities and together, we would complete your life goals by protecting and preserving your hard earned wealth for many generations.

At A.D. Family Office, we have designed a preparedness system that enables you to identify & master the international proven methodologies to manage your wealth complexities.

Established in 2002 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, A.D. Family Office is an independent Multi Family Office. We are proud of our team and our global network of dedicated associate business partners, who provide timely and discreet services to our clients.

At A.D. Family Office, we put on our planning instinct of PRESERVATION, while you are busy indulging in your ACCUMULATION activities and together, we would complete your life goals by protecting and preserving your hard earned wealth for many generations.

At A.D. Family Office, we have designed a preparedness system that enables you to identify & master the international proven methodologies to manage your wealth complexities.