Senior Manager, Legal & Compliance

Pavilion Reit Management Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pavilion Reit Management Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Regulatory & Compliance professional to ensure REIT compliance with Malaysian laws, liaise with the Trustee and Securities Commission, and oversee governance matters.

The role includes drafting and reviewing contracts and facilitating regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, is a Certified Compliance Officer, with proven experience in financial or real estate compliance, and strong English/Bahasa

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Certified Compliance Officer (mandatory) recognized under Malaysian frameworks.
• Proven experience in compliance, preferably in financial or real estate sectors.
• Strong knowledge of SC rules, REIT Guidelines, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, taxation, and real estate laws.
• Familiarity with MCCG and local governance frameworks.
• Ability to probe issues and develop actionable recommendations from research.
• Sound knowledge of general business laws and Malaysian regulatory framework.
• Detail-oriented with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Aufgaben

• Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure the REIT complies with Malaysian laws and regulations (SC rules, REIT Guidelines, Bursa Listing Requirements, taxation, PDPA, AMLA, real estate laws).
• Trustee liaison: Collaborate with the Trustee on legal, corporate, and compliance matters including regulatory reporting and management company functions.
• Regulatory engagement: Liaise with the Securities Commission as required.
• Contractual advisory: Advise on legal and contractual issues between the REIT and service providers (property managers, mall management, auditors).
• Periodic reporting: Ensure compliance in all periodic reports and submissions to the SC.
• Corporate governance: Advise the Management Company on governance and support the Board in line with MCCG.
• Legal drafting: Draft and review internal and external legal documentation in compliance with Malaysian contract law.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Regulatory liaison

Corporate governance

Regulatory research

Analytical thinking

Communication (English & BM)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

• Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure the REIT complies with all applicable Malaysian laws and regulations, including Securities Commission (SC) rules, REIT Guidelines, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, taxation laws, PDPA, AMLA and real estate laws.
• Trustee liaison: Collaborate with the Trustee on all legal, corporate, and compliance matters affecting the REIT, including regulatory reporting and Management Company functions.
• Regulatory engagement: Liaise with the Securities Commission when required.
• Contractual advisory: Advise and coordinate legal and contractual issues between the REIT and service providers such as property managers, mall management services, and internal/external auditors.
• Periodic reporting: Ensure compliance in all periodic reports and submissions to the Securities Commission.
• Corporate governance: Advise the Management Company on governance and shareholder matters and support the Board of Directors in fulfilling its duties in line with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG).
• Legal drafting: Draft and review internal and external legal documentation, ensuring compliance with Malaysian contract law and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent professional qualification.
• Certified Compliance Officer (mandatory) — recognized under Malaysian compliance frameworks.
• Proven working experience in compliance preferably within the Malaysian financial or real estate sector.
• Strong knowledge of Securities Commission Malaysia rules, REIT Guidelines, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, taxation, and real estate laws.
• Familiarity with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) and other local governance frameworks.
• Ability to probe issues effectively and develop accurate recommendations based on detailed research, regulatory obligations, and commercial context.
• Sound knowledge of general business laws and the Malaysian regulatory framework.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.