The Manager, Legal and Compliance is responsible for providing legal advice, managing contract processes, and supporting legal oversight across the company and Group entities. Oversees the compliance framework, ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, and drives implementation of compliance policies including ABC and PDPA. Works closely with stakeholders to manage legal and compliance risks effectively.
Job Responsibilities
Legal
- Provide legal advice and expertise to stakeholders in the company and where required, Group entities
- Manage collaboration and facilitate with other business units across company by sharing best practices in legal matters to eliminate legal risk
- Support oversight of Legal function within the Group
- Facilitate sharing of best practices within the Group Legal team
- Drive implementation / alignment of Group Legal processes for contract approval and contract management
Compliance
Provide general compliance advice to stakeholders in the companyDevelop and implement compliance framework, policies and procedures in the companyDeliver annual compliance programmes of the company, including improve communication and conduct training to target groupsPrepare compliance reporting and BARMC paper to the management and board of directorsIdentify, assess and monitor compliance risks inherent in business, and identify mitigating solutions to manage risksConduct annual compliance review to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation of compliance controlsManage the oversight of Group Compliance functionMonitor the implementation and continuous compliance of Group ABC Policy and Procedure against the MACC Act and Guidelines on Adequate ProcedureMonitor the continuous compliance with PDPA within HLFG Group entitiesJob Requirements
Candidate must possess a Degree in accounting, legal, business or related field.Possess above 5 years’ experience in financial services industry or financial services related work either in compliance, risk or internal audit functions.Well-versed with BNM regulations, with experience and knowledge of risk and finance related BNM policy documents. Also has knowledge of Bursa, SC, AML / CFT, CCM, MACC and PDP regulations.Experience in regulatory compliance, including compliance review and monitoring processes, policy establishment, and training.Familiarity with compliance tools and processes.Articulate , with an excellent command of spoken and written English.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Able to foster strong relationships and communicate effectively with all levels, from working level to senior management.Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Location : Hong Leong Group, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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