Legal & Compliance Executive

mvc resources

3-5 Years

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Selangor

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Job Description

Compliance & Regulatory

Oversee and manage KYC and due diligence processes — verifying the identities and backgrounds of customers and business partners in line with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements
Monitor and track changes in relevant laws and regulations, keeping management informed of developments that may impact business operations
Advise management on corporate governance and compliance matters, ensuring the company's practices remain aligned with current legal and regulatory frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance procedures are correctly implemented and consistently observed across all departments

Legal Advisory & Documentation

Provide practical legal guidance and support to the management team on day-to-day business activities and strategic decisions
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal documents including contracts, agreements, letters of intent, and other commercial documentation — ensuring the company's interests are adequately protected at all times
Identify potential legal risks in business activities and propose appropriate mitigating measures

General

Work independently to manage and deliver tasks within set timeframes and to a high standard
Support ad hoc legal and compliance matters as required by the business

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or a related field

3–5 years of relevant experience in legal and compliance roles

Solid knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract law — with a good understanding of Malaysian regulatory requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience in reviewing, negotiating, and preparing commercial contracts and legal agreements

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills — able to provide well-reasoned, practical legal advice under pressure

Proficient in English — both written and verbal — with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision