General Counsel & Company Secretary

We are partnering with a leading insurer to appoint a General Counsel & Company Secretary as they continue to elevate their legal and governance capabilities in Malaysia.

This is a newly restructured and high-impact role, combining legal advisory and corporate secretarial responsibilities. As the organization enters a pivotal phase of transformation, the incoming leader will play a central role in restoring and reshaping the in-house legal function, embedding strategic governance, and advising the board and CEO on complex legal and regulatory matters.

Backed by both local scale and global strength, the company offers a compelling platform for legal professionals seeking influence, visibility, and the opportunity to lead change. With a multi-channel distribution model and a renewed focus on customer-first, digitally enabled solutions, this is an exciting time to join a business that is redefining the future of insurance in Malaysia.

What You'll Do

As General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will:

• Lead the legal and governance function, providing strategic counsel across all business activities, contracts, and regulatory matters.
• Oversee corporate secretarial duties for both Life and Takaful entities, ensuring full compliance with statutory and BNM requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership, aligning legal strategy with business goals and growth ambitions.
• Reshape and develop a junior legal team into a high-performing, business-aligned unit.
• Elevate board and regulatory engagement through confident leadership and sound governance practices.
• Define and implement governance frameworks, SOPs, and policies to drive operational excellence.
• Manage external legal vendors and ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
• Champion a culture of ethics, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the function.
• Promote data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation in all legal and governance activities.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a strategic, confident legal leader with the gravitas to advise at board level and the agility to lead transformation in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.

You'll bring:

• 15+ years of progressive legal experience, ideally within financial services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); a Master's is an advantage.
• Licensed Company Secretary status, registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
• Deep expertise in corporate governance, the Companies Act, and regulatory frameworks including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) requirements.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to advise beyond a legal lens - connecting legal strategy to commercial outcomes.
• Proven experience in team transformation, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• High ethical standards, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across senior leadership, regulators, and external partners.

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to lead a newly consolidated legal and governance function at a time of strategic renewal. You'll be at the heart of decision-making, with direct access to the CEO and regional leadership, and the mandate to shape culture, uplift team capability, and influence the company's future direction.

If you're a confident, strategic legal leader with board-level gravitas and a passion for transformation, this is your moment to make a lasting impact.

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