JOB SUMMARY
To assist the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Unit (HOU) to ensure that the company is in compliance with the law and to ensure that all documents are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and rules and that the Company's interest is protected.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the HOU in managing and implementing the functions of the unit, under the guidance of the Head of Legal Section (HOS).
- Assist the HOU in ensuring compliance with the Water Services Industry Act 2006 (WSIA), related regulations, and other applicable legislation and guidelines for the company's operations.
- Assist the HOU in conducting legal research and disseminating legal information, including updates on relevant laws, to the legal team and other departments for knowledge enhancement.
- Assist the HOU in conducting training on relevant legislation for internal stakeholders within the company.
- Assist the HOU in providing legal opinions based on relevant laws and related legislation requested from other departments.
- Assist the HOU in managing the company's patents and trademarks.
- Assist the HOU in maintaining documentation of compliance and regulatory activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes related to PDPA and WSIA.
- Assist the HOU in evaluating advice from external solicitors and determining the appropriate course of action.
- Prepare the department's monthly KPI report for submission to the HOU.
- Assist the HOU in providing guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations applicable to company operations.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the HOU or HOS, Head of Department of Corporate Affairs or the management, relevant to the unit and section.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) or equivalent
- Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya
- Fresh graduate to three (3) years relevant working experience
- Practising experience as Advocate and Solicitor is an advantage
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Foundational knowledge in Malaysian laws
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Information analysis and research
- Organisation
- Creative problem solving
- Resilience and self-confidence
- Initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Resourceful
- Able to think quickly on his / her feet
- Easy-going and quick to pick up ideas
- Strong desire to learn, improve and meet growing challenges
- High level of self-motivation
