Head of Legal and Company Secretary

about the company
Our client is a highly reputable, public-listed group with an expansive corporate footprint. Known for its strong corporate governance and steady market presence, the group operates across diversified business portfolios. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional to steer the group's legal framework and board-level secretarial operations at a corporate scale.

about the job

• Board & Secretarial Governance: Plan, organise, and manage all Board, Committee, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs). Ensure accurate drafting of board resolutions, minutes, and timely statutory lodgments under the Companies Act 2016.

• Bursa Malaysia Compliance: Oversee compliance frameworks concerning Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Securities Commission guidelines, and corporate governance disclosures for annual reporting.

• Strategic Legal Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal counsel to C-suite executives and the Board on corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), regulatory updates, and commercial joint ventures.

• Contract Management & Disputes: Manage the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements. Oversee external counsel regarding litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.