SENIOR LEGAL AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER

PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre (Pusat Rehabilitasi PERKESO) is a fully owned subsidiary of the Social Security Organization of Malaysia, established to help insured persons or workers with injuries or diseases to return to work and be independent. With the vision to be a reputable world-class centre of excellence in rehabilitation, we are committed to providing quality comprehensive medical and vocational rehabilitation services for employment retention and social reintegration. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will be based in Pusat Rehabilitasi PERKESO Tun Abdul Razak, Melaka. WHAT YOU’LL DO 1. Provide Legal Advice and Support • Offer legal counsel to the management team on a wide range of legal matters, including healthcare regulations, employment law, and contracts. • Interpret relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the rehabilitation centre operates within the legal framework. 2. Draft, Review, and Negotiate Contracts • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to partnerships, procurement, employment, and other operational agreements. • Ensure contracts are aligned with legal standards, minimize risk, and protect the interests of the centre. 3. Ensure Compliance with Regulatory Requirements • Monitor compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and standards, such as those related to patient privacy, data protection, and healthcare service delivery. • Keep the rehabilitation centre up-to-date on changes in legal regulations and ensure compliance at all levels of the organisation. 4. Corporate Governance Oversight • Develop and oversee corporate governance frameworks, ensuring the centre follows ethical and transparent decision-making processes. • Advise the Board of Directors and management on governance structures, policies, and practices to ensure accountability and legal compliance. • Facilitate regular governance reviews and updates to ensure policies and frameworks are effective. 5. Manage Ethics and Compliance Programs • Establish and promote a culture of ethical behaviour across the organisation by creating and maintaining ethics and compliance policies. • Oversee the implementation of an ethics code of conduct and ensure all employees adhere to ethical standards in their duties. • Conduct investigations and provide guidance in instances where ethical violations may have occurred. 6. Risk Management and Mitigation • Identify and assess potential legal, operational, and reputational risks within the organisation, particularly in the areas of patient care, staff management, and operational procedures. • Develop and implement risk management strategies and action plans to mitigate identified risks. 7. Oversee Internal Audit and Control Systems • Plan, direct, and coordinate internal audit activities to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management systems. • Ensure the rehabilitation centre’s financial, operational, and IT systems comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements. • Implement and monitor audit recommendations, reporting progress to senior management and the Board. 8. Handle Litigation and Dispute Resolution • Manage legal disputes and litigation, working with external legal counsel when necessary. • Develop legal strategies for dispute resolution and manage settlements, protecting the centre’s reputation and financial interests. 9. Ensure Corporate and Statutory Compliance • Ensure compliance with corporate filing requirements, including annual reports, statutory documentation, and board meeting records. • Maintain and manage all corporate legal documents. 10. Governance and Risk Reporting to the Board • Prepare and present reports on governance, risk, audit, and compliance matters to the Board of Directors. • Ensure the Board is informed of any legal, ethical, or risk-related issues that could impact the centre’s operations. 11. Assist in Strategic Decision-Making • Provide legal, governance, and risk-related input in strategic planning processes. • Ensure senior management decisions are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements and minimize risks. 12. Other Duties as Assigned: • Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the employer REQUIRED QUALITIES: Candidate must possess at least Degree in any field. Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English Good Interpersonal, Good communication skill, Computer Literate. Strong team player. MINIMUM BASIC SALARY RM8000