Our client is a leading and well-established company specializing in infrastructure services.
The Head of Legal & Compliance provides strategic legal advice on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financing, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial practices.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management, delivering practical, business-oriented legal and compliance guidance aligned with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Develop and implement a global legal and compliance strategy to support growth, strategic initiatives, and geographic expansion.
- Establish and oversee group-wide compliance frameworks across jurisdictions, including anti-bribery, AML, data protection, sanctions, and export controls.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the effectiveness of governance and compliance programs.
- Promote a strong culture of ethics and integrity, overseeing whistleblowing, investigations, and regulatory matters.
- Lead all legal matters, including commercial contracts, M&A, joint ventures, financing, IP, employment, property, and dispute resolution.
- Oversee contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management for new business initiatives and partnerships.
- Standardise legal policies, templates, and processes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
- Manage disputes and litigation strategy, ensuring commercially sound and cost-effective outcomes.
- Appoint and manage external counsel to deliver high-quality, value-driven legal services.
- Build and lead a high-performing global legal and compliance team with consistent standards across regions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent; admitted to practice law in Malaysia.
- Minimum 8-10 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of private practice and in-house roles.
- Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, with exposure to M&A, project contracts, and financial agreements.
- Proven experience managing external counsels and handling complex legal matters independently.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance legal risks with practical business considerations in a fast-paced environment.
We thank you for applying with us in advance but only short-listed candidates will be notified.
