Role Overview
We are seeking a
Legal & Compliance Manager to provide legal advisory and ensure regulatory compliance across the business. This role will support commercial operations, manage legal risk, and strengthen the company's compliance framework in a regulated financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical legal advice to business teams on contracts, regulatory matters, and corporate governance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including vendor, partnership, and service contracts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations issued by regulators such as Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia where applicable.
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on potential impact to the business.
- Support and maintain the company's compliance framework, policies, and internal controls.
- Assist in AML and regulatory compliance matters, including adherence to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent.
- Min 5 years of legal and/or compliance experience, preferably within financial services, fintech, banking, or payments.
- Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and regulatory advisory.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Why Join
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership on strategic legal and regulatory matters.
- Exposure to financial services and fintech regulatory landscape.
- Collaborative and fast-paced environment.
