Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Group Legal & Compliance

Boustead Holdings Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified conglomerate in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager for Group Legal & Compliance. The successful candidate will manage compliance activities, provide legal counsel, and engage in contract negotiation. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law and a minimum of 7 years of experience, ideally in a large law firm or public listed company. Strong communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English are essential. The role offers competitive perks including medical and allowances.

Benefits

Medical allowances

Petrol allowance

Phone allowance

Annual paid leave

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written.
• Familiarity with provisions of the Companies Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Carry out compliance activities with laws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide counsel on legal matters and their implications.
• Advise, negotiate, and draft contracts or other legal documents.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

IT skills and digital savvy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Group Legal & Compliance

Reporting to the Head, Group Legal & Compliance, the successful candidate will:

Carry out compliance activities of the Company with laws, regulatory requirements, guidelines and contracts entered into by the Company.

Provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and their implications.

Participate in due diligence studies on legal, regulatory and compliance issues to assess and manage business and legal risks.

Maintain current knowledge of changes in legislations and keep abreast of regulatory developments as well as evolving practices in corporate governance.

Keep informed on industry changes, trends and best practices.

Advise on, negotiate, draft and solidify contracts or other legal documents.

Communicate and negotiate with external parties, creating relations of trust.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized institution.

Minimum 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in a large law firm and/or public listed company.

Strong knowledge of corporate law and business practices.

Familiar with provisions of the Companies Act 2016.

Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong presentation and public speaking skills are definite advantages.

Strong IT skills and digital savvy.

Perks and benefits Medical Petrol and Phone Allowances, Annual Paid Leave, Si

Boustead Holdings Berhad, a member of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) Group is one of Malaysia’s largest diversified conglomerates with a comprehensive range of business interest. The Boustead Group has an active interest in key sectors of the Malaysian economy via our five Divisions, namely Plantation, Property and Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Heavy Industries and Trading, Finance and Investment.

Please log on to www.boustead.com.my for more information on our Company.