Senior Executive/Executive -Legal & Compliance

Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur Job Responsibilities 1. Legal Responsibilities a. Contract Drafting and Review: Review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization’s interests. Ensure all contracts meet legal standards and compliance with laws and regulations in both China and Malaysia. b. Legal Advisory and Guidance: Coordinate with legal counsel to internal stakeholders on matters such as intellectual property, corporate governance, and employment law. Advise management on potential legal risks and recommend actions to mitigate them. c. Litigation Management: Assist in managing and overseeing any legal disputes, including coordinating with external counsel and preparing documents for court cases. Maintain records of all ongoing and past litigation cases, settlements, and other legal actions. d. Corporate Governance: Ensure that the company’s operations and activities comply with corporate governance laws and standards. Work with the board of directors or other governing bodies on legal matters related to governance and fiduciary duties. e. Intellectual Property Protection: Manage the company’s intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and ensure they are protected. Advise on IP-related issues and take necessary steps to address any infringements. 2. Compliance Responsibilities a. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant local, regional, and international laws and regulations, including financial, environmental, data protection, and industry-specific regulations. Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements, updating policies and practices as needed to remain compliant. b. Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, review, and implement compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. Train employees on compliance policies and ensure they are aware of and adhere to these standards. c. Internal Audits and Risk Assessments: Conduct regular internal audits and compliance assessments to identify areas of risk or non-compliance. Create reports on audit findings, recommend corrective actions, and oversee the implementation of these actions. d. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain records of compliance activities, such as compliance reports, complaints received, investigations, and resolutions. Report compliance and risk assessment findings to senior management and regulatory authorities as required. Requirements: 1. Experience within a corporate legal department or a law firm specializing in corporate law, compliance, or regulatory matters is ideal. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or additional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) can be advantageous. 3. Familiarity with regulations relevant to the organization’s operations, such as data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), anti-money laundering (AML) laws, industry-specific compliance, and corporate governance standards. 4. Attention to Detail and Accuracy. 5. Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills. 6. Strong Knowledge of Law and Regulatory Requirements. 职责范围: 1. 法务职责 a. 合同起草与审核 :审核并谈判合同、协议及其他法律文件，以保护公司的利益。确保所有合同符合中国和马来西亚的法律标准和法规要求。 b. 法律咨询与建议 : 与法律顾问协调，向内部相关部门提供知识产权、公司治理和劳动法等方面的咨询。向管理层提供潜在的法律风险，并推荐相应的风险缓解措施。 c. 诉讼管理 : 协助管理和监督任何法律纠纷，包括与外部律师的协调和诉讼文件的准备。 维护所有正在进行和已结案件、和解及其他法律行为的记录。 d. 公司治理 : 确保公司的运作和活动符合公司治理法律和标准。与董事会或其他管理机构合作，处理公司治理和受托责任相关的法律事务。 e. 知识产权保护: 管理公司的知识产权，包括商标、版权和专利，确保其受到保护。 提供与知识产权相关的建议，并采取必要措施应对侵权行为。 2. 合规职责 a. 法规合规 : 确保公司符合所有相关的本地、区域和国际法律法规，包括财务、环境、数据保护及行业相关法规。监控法律和法规的变化，根据需要更新政策和流程以保持合规性。 b. 政策制定与执行 :制定、审核并实施合规政策和程序，以满足法规要求。培训员工合规政策，确保他们了解并遵守这些标准。 c. 内部审计与风险评估 :定期进行内部审计和合规评估，识别风险或不合规区域。撰写审计报告，提出整改建议，并监督执行情况。 d. 报告与文档管理 :维护合规活动记录，如合规报告、收到的投诉、调查和处理结果。根据需要向高管层和监管机构报告合规和风险评估结果。 任职要求: 1. 5年在法律、合规或风险管理领域的工作经验。具备公司法律部门或专注于公司法、合规或监管事务的律师事务所工作经验者为佳。 2. 要求具有法律学士学位或相关认证如合规与道德专业认证 (CCEP)、风险与合规管理专业认证 (CRCMP)或反洗钱专家认证 (CAMS) 会增加竞争力。 3. 熟悉与公司业务相关的法规，如数据隐私法（GDPR、CCPA）、反洗钱（AML）法规、行业特定合规标准及公司治理规范。 4. 注重细节和准确性 5. 分析与批判性思维 6. 扎实的法律与监管知识