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Legal and Compliance Officer

RM 3,500 - RM 4,000 / month

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  • Assist in the review, drafting, structuring, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including NDAs, service agreements, leases, and other legal documents, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to coordinate and support contract negotiations and clarify legal terms or concerns.
  • Provide timely and practical legal advice to the business on issues arising from day-to-day operations, including dispute matters and commercial risk.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of a contracts management process to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Assist in conducting legal research and monitoring regulatory updates affecting business operations, particularly within the recruitment and real estate sectors.
  • Advise on matters related to intellectual property, employment law, data privacy, anti-money laundering (AML), cybersecurity, and other regulatory areas.
  • Contribute to the company’s compliance programs, including drafting and reviewing internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable local and international regulations.
  • Conduct customer screening, enhanced due diligence, and investigate suspicious activities, escalating non-compliance matters as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, audit, and operations) to ensure business practices and policies remain in line with evolving legal and regulatory expectations.
  • Provide basic in-house legal and compliance training sessions when required, helping to raise awareness and promote a strong culture of compliance.
  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of required internal and external compliance reporting and ensure proper documentation and audit readiness.
  • Participate in the legal assessment of new business opportunities, identifying legal risks and offering sound recommendations to support strategic growth.
  • Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned from time to time.
  • Possess a Bachelor of Laws degree and have been admitted to the bar.
  • Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles, preferably within the real estate, financial services, or multinational corporate environment.
  • Strong command of English, Bahasa Malaysia both written and spoken.
  • Fresh graduate are welcome to apply
  • Excellent critical thinking and legal analysis skills, with the ability to assess fact situations and apply relevant statutes and regulations effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and eagerness to work across a broad range of legal, compliance, and regulatory matters in a fast-paced business environment.
  • We offer attractive remuneration basic salary to the right candidate.
  • Year-end bonus
  • KWSP, SOCSO & PCB Included.
  • Minimum 14 annual leave per year, more for senior position.
  • Overtime allowance will be provided.