Join our dynamic team as our Legal Manager and Compliance Officer, where you'll play an important role in safeguarding the company's legal and regulatory integrity. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the compliance and governance landscape for the Group, including a listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT),while providing legal counsel across our property investment portfolio.
If you're a seasoned legal professional with a strong command of capital markets regulations and a passion for corporate governance, we invite you to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Compliance and Corporate Governance:
- Implement and maintain compliance frameworks for the Group, including itslisted REIT.
- Ensure adherence to Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, Securities Commission's Guidelines on Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts, Personal Data Protection Act 2010, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
- Serve as the Compliance Officer for the REIT.
- Engage with regulators, the REIT Trustee and external parties where required.
- Carry out regular compliance audits and internal assessments to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Develop, review, implement and update compliance policies, procedures, programmes, and internal controls.
- Support regulatory reporting, disclosures, and statutory filings and provide compliance reports to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
- Monitor regulatory changes, identify compliance gaps and implement proactive measures to address potential compliance risks.
- Conduct compliance training and awareness programmes for employees and Board of Directors.
Legal:
- Independently handle all legal matters, manage legal risks and provide legal support to Group's business, particularly the property investment and REIT portfolio, including day-to-day contract review, advisory work, and dispute resolution management.
- Develop and maintain an updated depository of contract templates to improve efficiency and consistency across the Group.
- Perform other ad-hoc legal duties as assigned by the head of Department or superior.
WHO YOU ARE
You're a seasoned legal and compliance professional with a sharp eye for regulatory detail and and forward-thinking governance. You bring:
- Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Malaysian Bar.
- Minimum 7 years experience, including at least 3 years in compliance within capital markets (ideally in REITs, asset management, or publicly listed companies).
- Proven track record in regulatory compliance for Malaysian listed entities, REIT or regulated industry.
- Eligibility or willingness to register as the Compliance Officer with the Securities Commission (completion of Module 11 and relevant experience required).
- Deep knowledge of Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, and SC Guidelines on Listed REITs.
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience liaising with regulators and REIT trustees.
If you're looking for a role where your legal and compliance expertise will be valued, and where you can help build a culture of integrity and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey with us.
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