Manager - Legal & Compliance

NAIM HOLDINGS BERHAD; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property and construction firm based in Kuching is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee legal and compliance aspects. The ideal candidate will draft legal documents, liaise with solicitors, and establish compliance programs. Candidates should have a law degree, be admitted to practice, and possess relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the firm's commitment to community development through integrated projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a legal role, including managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the construction and property industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all legal and compliance aspects of the Group’s operations.
• Draft various correspondence and legal instruments.
• Liaise with external solicitors for legal matters.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance breaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of legal compliance

Education

Law degree from a recognized institution

Admitted to practice law

Job description

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Based in Kuching and reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, you will be responsible for assisting with all legal and compliance aspects of the Group’s business operation and all statutory requirements as provided by the Act.

The following duties are not exclusive and certain items require delegation in whole or in part to be adequately fulfilled.

Assist in drafting of various correspondence, contracts and legal instruments for the Group.

Assist in the preparation of legal documents for contracts, mortgages, shareholder agreements, stock options and employee benefits plan.

Assist the management to assess risk in negotiating as well as undertaking/signing business contracts.

Liaising with external solicitors appointed to handle particular legal matters for the Group.

Assist the management in conducting feasibility studies for new business, specifically from the legal point of view.

Establish, implement, operate and monitor the Compliance Programme for NAIM.

Inculcate compliance culture among staff of all business units, operations and support functions via provision of training, communication and counselling as part of Compliance Programme.

Conduct periodic review on the compliance level among staff in terms of all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Analyze the findings resulted from the review conducted in order to work out possible recommendations together with the related Head of Division/Department.

Timely reporting of review findings, establishment of the Compliance Programme and updates on the changes to the laws and regulatory requirements relevant to our business to the Compliance Committee.

Monitor and evaluate compliance breaches and provide proper counselling and/or issue non-compliance tickets to the relevant staff while keeping track of the improvement made.

Recommend appropriate policies to ensure NAIM’s on-going compliance with all the latest laws and regulations for the approval of the Compliance Committee

Qualifications:

• A law degree from a recognized institution.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5 years of experience in a legal role, with 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the construction and property industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Corporate Profile:

Armed with a staunch belief that our communities define our future, Naim's founders saw the potential of a swampland in a remote area of Tudan, Miri, Sarawak. The land became the birthplace of Naim's landmark development known as Naim Bandar Baru Permyjaya when it commenced operations in 1995. Naim subsequently ventured into construction with its first low cost housing project for the then Housing and Development Commission and the construction of the Pujut 7 bridge across Miri River in 1997.

Today, Naim Holdings Berhad, an investment holding company with two main subsidiaries, Naim Land Sdn. Bhd. (NLSB) and Naim Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (NESB), is a fully-integrated property and construction player focusing on integrated property developments, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure projects (including that of oil and gas), and oil and gas services through its investment in Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd.

Naim is a Class A Contractor with ISO 9001 certification and has carried out more than RM5 billion worth in projects (including its own development projects).

Naim remains committed to building value for our communities and stakeholders – with more than 39 industry awards/accolades being won since 2002, these accolades serve as an acknowledgement of Naim’s significant contribution in the sectors of property and construction.

Core Values:

We live by the HI-CODES core values, which are:

H - Humility

I - Integrity

C- Courage

S - Spirited