1) Independently handle legal matters, which include day-to-day operational work, corporate exercises, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
2) Review contracts and identify, assess, advise on and manage significant legal risks arising from business transactions, ensuring such risk is mitigated appropriately.
3) Provide sound legal advice and analysis, and communicate the impact of legal risks on deals and value propositions to internal stakeholders of the Financial Institution (FI) and its subsidiaries (Group).
4) Assist the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (GCO) to oversee and provide guidance, advice and support to Group Legal departments on material legal matters and issues, covering financial services, corporate and commercial, IP and IT matters.
5) Manage and liaise with external parties, external counsel, regulators and authorities on various matters affecting the FI and/or Group.
6) Assist GCO to develop and drive efficiencies in Group Legal, including efficient legal processes and digitalisation of Legal function.
7) Develop, review and implement Legal and Compliance policies in FI and drive alignment of policies at Group level.
8) Prepare and provide training on key Legal and Compliance risk areas to FI management and employees, and co-ordinate training for Group Legal and Compliance functions where required.
9) Advise and guide business functions and Group compliance functions on regulatory issues and matters, covering BNM regulations, SC and Bursa requirements, and applicable legislations.
10) Assist in driving implementation and monitoring of anti-bribery and corruption and personal data protection requirements.
11) Assist with Compliance culture-building within FI. Co-ordinate Compliance activities and facilitate alignment of Compliance approach within Group companies.
12) Conduct Compliance monitoring activities, including gap analysis, Compliance risk assessment and Compliance review.
13) Prepare reports for management/board committee meetings and attend the same with GCO.
14) Assist GCO with oversight responsibilities over Group Compliance functions, including monitoring and providing advice on material Compliance issues and regulations affecting the subsidiary or the Group.
15) Engage with Group Legal and Compliance functions and other FI control functions such as internal audit and risk management functions, on risk areas, issues, policies and reporting.

1) Handle SME loan documentation and conveyancing matters

2) Supervise junior clerks handling housing project files

3) Monitor workflow, timelines and file quality

4) Liaise with bankers, developers, clients and land offices

5) Support the Partner in operational and team matters

-Lead compliance initiatives covering anti-money laundering, securities law, personal data protection, anti-bribery & corruption, sanctions risk, and corporate governance.

-Act as a trusted adviser to management on regulatory compliance and legal matters.

-Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies, procedures, and risk-based programs.

-Conduct audits, investigations, and training to promote a strong compliance culture.

-Draft, review, and manage contracts, legal documents, and agreements, including property, financing, and corporate documentation.

-Stay updated on regulatory changes, assess implications, and implement practical compliance solutions.

Role Overview
Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Secretarial, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining a portfolio of clients, attending to corporate secretarial matters, and supporting partners and lawyers on ad-hoc assignments.

1) Attending to corporate secretarial maintenance work for a portfolio of clients

2) Handling applications to various authorities on an ad-hoc basis

3) Assisting with restructuring exercises

4) Assisting partners and lawyers where necessary

5) Monitoring billings and outstanding invoices

Key Responsibilities

1) Review, analyze, and provide commentary on custody agreements.

2) Ensure agreements comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

3) Work efficiently under tight deadlines to complete high-volume document reviews.

4) Liaise with internal teams and clients to clarify terms and resolve queries.

Key Responsibilities

1)Draft, review, and negotiate tech-related commercial contracts for a financial services client.

2)Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to technology and commercial agreements.

3)Work closely with internal and client teams to ensure contracts are aligned with business requirements.

4) Support commercial decision-making by providing practical, clear legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities
1) Handle a full spectrum of litigation matters from inception to disposal.
2) Conduct trials independently, including examination of witnesses and oral submissions.
3) Draft pleadings, affidavits, written submissions, and other court documents.
4) Appear in court for hearings, trials, case management, and interlocutory applications.
5) Advise clients on litigation strategy, risks, and potential outcomes.
6) Manage files efficiently and ensure compliance with timelines and court procedures.
7) Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and relevant stakeholders.

Key Requirements
1)Advising and reviewing loan documents, which includes facility agreements, security
documents and other transaction documents, to ensure compliance with internal
policies and risk management practices.
2)Advising, reviewing and negotiating changes to standard facility letters, board resolutions,
and corporate guarantees to ensure that commercial objectives are achieved and internal
approvals are obtained.
3)Assist the deals team and other stakeholders by carrying out transaction management
role for loan transactions.
4)Reviewing and advising on non-standard corporate authorisation documents of banking
customers.

-Lead files confidently and provide strategic legal advice and representation.
-Draft and review high-level pleadings, contracts, and legal opinions.
-Manage client relationships and help grow the firm's clientele.
-Handle trials, hearings, mediations, and negotiations independently.
-Supervise junior lawyers, ensuring timely and high-quality work delivery.

1) Islamic Finance & Advisory
Advise banking and financial institution clients on Islamic finance compliance, risk management and regulatory matters
Handle high-volume recovery and foreclosure matters relating to Islamic banking facilities

2) Syariah & Inheritance Practice
Represent clients in Syariah court matters, both contentious and non-contentious
Handle matrimonial, family, and inheritance matters, including probate, letters of administration, wills, trusts, estate planning and wealth structuring
Manage sensitive and confidential matters involving high-net-worth individuals

3) Client & Stakeholder Management
Liaise with statutory bodies, government agencies, courts and private clients
Provide strategic legal advice and maintain strong client relationships