Senior Manager, Legal & Company Secretarial

Segi Fresh; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Manager for Legal & Company Secretarial functions. The ideal candidate will oversee corporate governance, ensure legal compliance, and manage secretarial operations across the Group. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal advice, managing Board meetings, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and have at least 8 years of relevant experience. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and insurance perks.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Cashless Outpatient, Inpatient Insurance

Travelling & Phone allowances (Managerial above)

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal and governance.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act and corporate governance standards.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to management and business units.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and agreements.
• Oversee legal risk management.
• Manage Board of Directors and committee meetings.

Skills

Legal compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.)

ICSA/MAICSA qualification

Job description

Senior Manager, Legal & Company Secretarial

Join our dynamic and expanding organization as we strengthen our Legal & Company Secretarial functions. We are looking for an experienced and driven professional to lead and oversee corporate governance, legal compliance, and secretarial operations across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to management and business units.
• Ensure the Group complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Oversee legal risk management and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage and coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings.
• Prepare board papers, agendas, and minutes, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure the Group’s corporate governance framework aligns with statutory and listing requirements.
• Oversee statutory filings and ensure timely submission to SSM and relevant authorities.
• Maintain corporate records, registers, and statutory documents for all entities within the Group.
• Lead secretarial support for corporate exercises, restructuring, due diligence, and IPO readiness (if applicable).
• Liaise with external legal advisors, auditors, regulators, and government agencies.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, supporting business decision-making with legal insights.
• Lead, coach, and supervise the Legal & CoSec team.
• Enhance departmental processes, policies, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.), ICSA/MAICSA qualification, or equivalent professional credentials.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal, company secretarial, and governance roles.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act, corporate governance standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with proven leadership capability and high attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage complex tasks, and support senior management effectively.

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?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Company Secretary?
• Do you have secretarial experience?

Perks and Benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Cashless Outpatient, Inpatient Insurance
• Travelling & Phone allowances (Managerial above)