Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance Executive

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance to join our team in Malaysia. This role goes beyond routine advisory work — you will be at the center of a fast-growing automotive business, navigating complex corporate, commercial, and international trade matters across Malaysia, China, and Thailand. You will handle high-impact legal issues in manufacturing, product quality, and supply chain operations, while also playing a key role in compliance governance, including implementing HQ-driven compliance policies locally. This is an opportunity for a proactive and bold professional who thrives on tackling cross-border challenges and making a tangible impact. Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate and practical legal advice on operational matters in Malaysia, with a strong focus on automotive manufacturing, product quality, and supply chain compliance. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks independently, recommending strategies to safeguard the Company. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial agreements, especially cross-border contracts involving Malaysia, China, and Thailand. Take instructions from HQ in drafting, adapting, and implementing compliance policies, ensuring they align with group standards and local regulatory requirements. Liaise with HQ Legal & Compliance, delivering regular updates, presentations, and reports to ensure alignment with group-wide objectives. Perform ad hoc legal and compliance assignments, requiring flexibility and solution-oriented thinking. Qualifications & Skills

Law degree from a recognized university. Minimum 4 years’ experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance work (automotive or manufacturing industry experience preferred). Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ideally with cross-border scope. Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to advise both legal and non-legal stakeholders. Proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Malay to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders (written and spoken). Comfortable working in a China-facing environment, proactive, and confident in taking ownership of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Experience in compliance policy drafting, implementation, or monitoring is a strong plus. Mature, meticulous, resourceful, and results-oriented with high integrity and a proactive mindset. What We Offer

Autonomy with trust – freedom to manage your work independently with support when needed, without micromanagement. Cross-border exposure – direct involvement with HQ in China and regional partners in Thailand on strategic legal and compliance matters. Growth & recognition – a dynamic environment that values curiosity, initiative, creativity, and bold thinking, with visibility at both local and HQ levels. Employee Benefits

Maternity / Paternity Leave Compensatory leave Examination leave Company laptop Medical & Dental Insurance (cover spouse & child too) Vouchers or gifts for Employee\'s birthday / marriage / give birth Workplace activity Annual commendation All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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