Senior Executive/Executive -Legal & Compliance

Senior Executive/Executive - Legal & Compliance

Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur

Legal Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting and Review: Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization’s interests. Ensure all contracts meet legal standards and compliance with laws and regulations in both China and Malaysia.
2. Legal Advisory and Guidance: Coordinate with legal counsel to internal stakeholders on matters such as intellectual property, corporate governance, and employment law. Advise management on potential legal risks and recommend actions to mitigate them.
3. Litigation Management: Assist in managing and overseeing any legal disputes, including coordinating with external counsel and preparing documents for court cases. Maintain records of all ongoing and past litigation cases, settlements, and other legal actions.
4. Corporate Governance: Ensure that the company’s operations and activities comply with corporate governance laws and standards. Work with the board of directors or other governing bodies on legal matters related to governance and fiduciary duties.
5. Intellectual Property Protection: Manage the company’s intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and ensure they are protected. Advise on IP-related issues and take necessary steps to address any infringements.

Compliance Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant local, regional, and international laws and regulations, including financial, environmental, data protection, and industry-specific regulations. Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements, updating policies and practices as needed to remain compliant.
2. Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, review, and implement compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. Train employees on compliance policies and ensure they are aware of and adhere to these standards.
3. Internal Audits and Risk Assessments: Conduct regular internal audits and compliance assessments to identify areas of risk or non-compliance. Create reports on audit findings, recommend corrective actions, and oversee the implementation of these actions.
4. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain records of compliance activities, such as compliance reports, complaints received, investigations, and resolutions. Report compliance and risk assessment findings to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.

Requirements:

1. Experience within a corporate legal department or a law firm specializing in corporate law, compliance, or regulatory matters is ideal.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or additional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) can be advantageous.
3. Familiarity with regulations relevant to the organization’s operations, such as data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), anti-money laundering (AML) laws, industry-specific compliance, and corporate governance standards.
4. Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
5. Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills.
6. Strong Knowledge of Law and Regulatory Requirements.

Company
To be the Top Integrated Logistics Services’ Provider in the Asia-Pacific.