Senior In-House Counsel – Banking & Regulatory Law

Bank Negara Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A national central bank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee legal operations and ensure compliance with regulatory laws. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience and will be responsible for mentoring junior staff, drafting legal documents, and advising on banking regulations. Strong leadership and advanced knowledge of the Malaysian legal system are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of legal services experience.
• Experience as in-house counsel or legal practitioner.
• Familiarity with financial regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.
• Draft and review legislation and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory laws.

Skills

Knowledge of Malaysian legal system

Legal advisory

Legal drafting

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Master’s or PhD in a legal field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Lexis Nexis

Job description

A national central bank in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee legal operations and ensure compliance with regulatory laws. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience and will be responsible for mentoring junior staff, drafting legal documents, and advising on banking regulations. Strong leadership and advanced knowledge of the Malaysian legal system are essential for this role.