Senior Manager, Legal and Compliance

MVC Resources; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shah Alam, Malaysia-based Senior Legal Advisor role at Zohorecruit seeks a seasoned lawyer to partner with management on compliance, contracts, and governance. You will provide practical legal advice, oversee contract governance, and manage risk across operations to protect the organization's interests.

Responsibilities include leading compliance programs, guiding anti-bribery, data protection, and competition law efforts, and mentoring team members to build strong legal and compliance

Qualifications

• LL.B from a recognized university and qualified advocate & solicitor.
• 10–12 years PQE with exposure to both law firm and in-house environments.
• Commercial and compliance experience in automotive/manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on operational and strategic matters.
• Oversee contract governance, including risk assessment, lifecycle management, and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across operations and projects; lead disputes.
• Develop training, templates, and guidance to foster a culture of compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Legal research

Drafting & negotiations

Analytical thinking

Education

LL.B degree

Qualified advocate & solicitor

Job description

Shah Alam, Malaysia | Posted on 09/16/2026

The Senior Legal Advisor acts as a trusted partner tomanagement and business functions, ensuring that operations, initiatives, andtransactions comply with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements. Bydriving proactive risk management, contract governance, dispute oversight, andcompliance programs, the role safeguards the organization’s interests andsupports sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• LegalAdvisory & Contract Governance (30%) Providepractical, commercially focused legal advice on operational and strategicmatters. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.Oversee contract governance, including risk assessment, lifecyclemanagement, and compliance with statutory requirements. Coordinate withexternal counsel when specialist input is required.
  
• RiskManagement & Dispute Resolution (30%) Identifyand mitigate legal and regulatory risks across operations and projects.Lead litigation, claims, investigations, and disputes, advising managementon strategies, settlement options, and resolution approaches to protectorganizational interests.
  
• Compliance& Corporate Governance (30%) Monitor regulatorydevelopments and assess their impact. Develop and implement compliancepolicies, procedures, and controls. Provide guidance on anti-bribery, dataprotection, competition law, consumer protection, and intellectualproperty. Collaborate with risk and internal control teams to address gapsand strengthen governance.
  
• KnowledgeDevelopment & Compliance Culture (10%) Conducttraining and awareness programs for employees and management. Developtemplates, best practices, and guidance materials. Mentor team members tobuild legal and compliance capabilities, fostering a culture of ethicalconduct and risk ownership.
  

Decision-Making Authority

• Independentlyreview agreements (e.g., NDAs, dealer contracts, purchase agreements) andadvise on execution.
  
• Providestatutory and regulatory guidance to management.
  
• Escalatecomplex transactions, disputes, or high-risk matters to senior managementfor direction.
  
• Ensuringbusiness initiatives align with internal policies and externalregulations.
  
• Managinghigh volumes of queries across departments, often requiring quickturnaround and clear guidance.
  
• Balancingoperational demands with proactive risk mitigation.
  
• Department-levelbudget responsibility.
  

Communication & Relationships

• Internal(70%) : Engage with operational staff, managers, heads ofdepartment, and senior leadership.
  
• External(30%) : Liaise with external counsel and companysecretaries.
  
• Communicationrequires expert-level influence, often shaping opinions and decisions.
  

Skills & Requirements

• Education :LL.B from a recognized university; qualified advocate & solicitor.
  
• Experience :10–12 years PQE, with exposure to both law firm and in-house environments.Commercial and compliance experience in the automotive/manufacturingindustry is advantageous.
  
• Skills :Strong stakeholder management, legal research, drafting, analytical andcommunication skills. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  
• Training :Legal drafting, PDPA, competition law, consumer protection, andcompliance-related programs.