Legal & Compliance Executive (Litigation)

Atome; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech is seeking a Legal & Compliance Executive (Litigation) to support its group legal and regulatory functions. The role involves reviewing agreements, conducting legal research, and advising on regulatory matters across jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal & Compliance team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the financial services domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.
• Qualified lawyer with a minimum three (3) years' experience in commercial, banking or regulatory litigation.
• Excellent drafting and research skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, NDAs and other documents.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across jurisdictions and provide practical advice.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and governance processes.
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel and government authorities.
• Monitor legal developments relevant to the Group's business.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

English & Mandarin

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Job description

Legal & Compliance Executive (Litigation)

Posted on 2026-07-14

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About Hytech

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Our client portfolio includes top global trading platforms and leading crypto exchanges.

With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated Legal & Compliance Executive to support the Group's legal and regulatory functions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal & Compliance team in providing practical legal advice, reviewing commercial agreements, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, conducting legal research and managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is suitable for a lawyer who enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is looking to develop expertise in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across various jurisdictions and provide concise, practical advice to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in reviewing business initiatives, products and marketing materials from legal and regulatory perspectives.
• Support the handling of regulatory enquiries, investigations, complaints and correspondence.
• Draft legal notices, demand letters, settlement agreements and other legal documentation.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, service providers and government authorities where required.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of internal policies, procedures and governance documents.
• Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to various business units.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Group's business.
• Perform other legal and compliance duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.
• Qualified lawyer with a minimum three (3) years' experience in commercial litigation, banking litigation or regulatory litigation.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.