Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretarial Executive

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 either 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 including the Companies Act 2016, PDPA 2010, and other relevant regulations. • Keep the rehabilitation centre up-to-date on changes in legal regulations and ensure compliance at all levels of the organisation especially Management and the Board 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. Board and Board Committees Support • Coordinate the scheduling and preparation of board and committee meetings, including notices, agendas, and collation of board papers for timely distribution. • Attend all board and committee meetings and take comprehensive minutes, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to governance standards. • Draft and circulate minutes for approval, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. • Maintain an organized system for recording and archiving all board and committee meeting minutes and associated documents. 7. Corporate Governance Coordination • Act as the internal liaison with outsourced corporate secretarial service providers to ensure statutory compliance, including the preparation and submission of resolutions, annual returns, and other required filings. • Provide accurate and complete information to the outsourced corporate secretarial provider to facilitate governance processes. • Collaborate with the outsourced provider to maintain statutory records, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries. 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 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: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or related field. Qualified to practice law and/or a member of a recognized professional body for corporate secretaries. Proficient in conducting comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping skills. Min Salary: RM 7650