We are seeking a Legal Senior Manager/ Legal Director to lead all legal, governance, and compliance strategies across the Group. As the principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and Management, the Legal Senior Manager/ Legal Director ensures that Solarvest's business decisions, from EPCC projects and M&A activities to clean energy investments, are executed within robust legal and ethical frameworks. This role will also drive Solarvest's corporate governance agenda, oversee risk management initiatives, and ensure full regulatory compliance in Malaysia and any overseas jurisdictions where Solarvest operates.

Strategic Legal Leadership
Serve as Legal Advisor to the CEO, Board, and Senior Management
Formulate and execute Solarvest's Group Legal & Compliance strategy aligned with business expansion and sustainability goals
Establish and lead the Legal Department, defining structure, systems, and policies
Advise on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and cross-border project structures
Corporate & Commercial Governance
Lead all corporate legal matters, including company secretarial oversight, board resolutions, and regulatory filings
Draft, review, and negotiate complex EPCC, O&M, financing, and investment contracts
Oversee project risk management, ensuring contractual protection for Solarvest's assets and IP
Support business units on bids, proposals, and procurement negotiations
Regulatory, Compliance & ESG Governance
Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, SEDA, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, MACC Act, PDPA, and ESG governance standards
Develop internal compliance and ethics frameworks, including anti-bribery policies and whistleblowing mechanisms
Represent Solarvest in engagements with regulators, authorities, and external counsel
Litigation, Dispute & Risk Management
Oversee dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation strategies across all projects
Manage external legal counsel relationships, ensuring efficiency and cost control
Provide proactive advice to prevent disputes and strengthen internal governance

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised institution; Master's Degree or professional certifications (ICSA, IIA, etc.) are an advantage
Admitted to the Malaysian Bar, with a valid practising certificate or significant in-house counsel experience
Minimum 12-15 years of progressive legal experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership or C-Suite advisory capacity
Strong exposure to EPCC contracting, corporate financing, and clean energy regulations
Proven ability to advise Boards and senior management on corporate strategy, risk, and compliance
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
High integrity, discretion, and commercial acumen

Preferred Background

Experience in energy, renewable, infrastructure, or utilities sectors
Strong understanding of corporate governance in public-listed or group structures
Exposure to regional legal operations or cross-border transactions is an advantage

Legal Senior Manager / Legal Director