Manager Corporate Affairs & Governance

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks an experienced Head of Corporate Affairs & Governance to provide strategic legal and regulatory support, oversee contracts, and lead the Corporate Affairs & Governance team. You will act as the Data Protection Officer, chair the Personal Data Protection Committee, engage with government authorities, and guide Board-related processes to ensure compliance and integrity.

You will also lead ESG and OSH governance initiatives and oversee external counsel where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in legal, corporate affairs, regulatory, compliance or related function.
• In-house legal/regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management on business operations, commercial arrangements, service support, and other business-related matters.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial, operational and project-related contracts.
• Manage and coordinate litigation, mediation, arbitration, consumer tribunal proceedings, and other dispute resolution matters.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and directives relevant to the Company's business.
• Promote and uphold business integrity in accordance with policies and industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate the preparation and administration of Board meetings, including agendas, papers and documentation.
• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of Corporate Affairs & Governance team.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and Chairman of the Personal Data Protection Committee.
• Serve as a member of the ESG Committee and the OSH Committee.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

LL.B or equivalent

Job description

To provide comprehensive legal, regulatory, compliance, corporate governance and business integrity support to the Company, ensuring that its business operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and the Company's internal policies and governance framework. The role also provides strategic legal and regulatory support to management, oversees contractual and dispute-related matters, coordinates corporate governance and Board-related activities, and leads the Corporate Affairs & Governance team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management on business operations, commercial arrangements, service support, and other business-related matters.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal and regulatory risks and recommend practical solutions that support the Company's business objectives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial, operational and project-related contracts.
• Manage and coordinate litigation, mediation, arbitration, consumer tribunal proceedings, and other dispute resolution matters involving the Company.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and directives relevant to the Company's business.
• Promote and uphold business integrity in accordance with the Company's policies, rules and regulations, as well as applicable industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate the preparation and administration of Board meetings, including meeting schedules, agendas, Board papers and related documentation.
• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Affairs & Governance team.
• Act as the Company's Data Protection Officer and Chairman of the Personal Data Protection Committee.
• Serve as a member of the ESG Committee and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in legal, corporate affairs, regulatory, compliance, corporate governance or a related function.
• Experience in an in-house legal, compliance or corporate governance environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in
• commercial and contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• legal and regulatory advisory.
• regulatory compliance and engagement with government authorities.
• litigation, dispute resolution and claims management.
• corporate governance and Board-related matters.
• Experience in managing or coordinating external legal counsel and professional advisers.
• Experience in leading or supervising a team would be an advantage.