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Legal & Compliance Manager
DIRECT LENDING SDN. BHD.Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia16 hours ago
Job descriptionDraft / review / manage : customer financing T&Cs, merchant / partner agreements, NDAs, investment docs. Maintain clause library and contract repository; standardise templates & playbooks. Ensure compliance with AMLA, PDPA, Moneylenders Act, Consumer Credit Act (when in force) and other applicable regulations. Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls. Track changes; update policies, procedures, controls, and train staff. Own issue / breach register, complaints log, and corrective action follow-through. Prepare and submit compliance reports to relevant regulatory bodies in an accurate and timely manner. Act as the main contact point for regulatory inquiries, inspections, and audits. Support fundraising activities, including reviewing investor agreements, coordinating legal due diligence, and managing data rooms. Advise management on legal / compliance implications of strategies and new products. Develop and deliver compliance training programs to all employees to ensure awareness and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Minimum 5 years of relevant legal and / or compliance experience, ideally in financial services, banking, or fintech. Execution-focused with the ability to balance compliance integrity and business needs. Strong understanding of PDPA, AMLA, Moneylending Act and Consumer Credit Act (when in force), proven experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail, strong analytical ability, and capable of working independently.
The Opportunity
Direct Lending is an award-winning Malaysian fintech enabling responsible borrowing (7,000+ 5★ reviews, 2,000+ partners, RM600m+ disbursed). We seek a hands-on Legal & Compliance Manager to keep us fully compliant while enabling growth.
Why Join Us?
- Make an impact : Build and own the legal & compliance function in a scaling fintech.
- Autonomy & ownership : Report to Founder; be the go-to person for legal, contracts, and compliance.
- Execution culture : Lean team, open communication, fast decisions.
- Growth exposure : Play a key role in investor negotiations, due diligence, new product launches.
- Hybrid flexibility : Hybrid work environemnt, office next to MRT TTDI; snacks, coffee, tea.
What You'll Be Doing :
Legal Documentation & Contracts
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Regulatory Liaison & Reporting
Fundraising & New Business Support
Training & Awareness
What We're Looking For :
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Compliance Manager • Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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