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Legal & Compliance Executive

Legal & Compliance Executive

Wastech Multigreen Sdn BhdShah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
8 hours ago
Job description

1. Position Overview

The Legal & Compliance Executive is responsible for supporting the Group’s legal, regulatory, and compliance framework across all entities within Wastech Group .

This role ensures that the organization operates in full alignment with Malaysian laws, ISO standards, ESG principles, internal governance policies, and IPO readiness requirements .

The position plays a pivotal part in contract management, internal audits, ISO certification, risk mitigation, and corporate policy development , working closely with senior management, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.

2. Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, vet, and manage a wide range of contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and commercial agreements to safeguard company interests.
  • Conduct legal research and risk assessments on corporate, employment, and operational matters.
  • Support the Group Legal & Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with Companies Act, Employment Act, OSHA, PDPA , and other statutory obligations.
  • Coordinate and prepare documentation for Board and Management meetings , including policy papers, legal summaries, and compliance reports.
  • Liaise with external solicitors, auditors, and government authorities on licensing, permits, and legal queries.
  • Develop, review, and enforce internal policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks across all Wastech entities.
  • Conduct risk assessments and assist in establishing a Group Risk Register with mitigation actions and monitoring plans.
  • Monitor compliance with anti‑bribery & corruption (ABC), whistleblowing, data protection, and ESG‑related policies .
  • Assist in rolling out compliance awareness training to all departments.
  • Support the Risk Management Committee in performing internal audits and follow‑ups on compliance gaps.
  • Ensure timely renewal of business licenses, permits, and statutory registrations.

3. Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) , Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in legal, compliance, audit, or corporate governance functions, preferably in a manufacturing, engineering, or IPO‑preparing organization .
  • Experience in ISO Management Systems, internal audits, and risk management frameworks is essential.
  • Exposure to corporate governance, IPO readiness, or ESG compliance is highly advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of Malaysian employment laws, Companies Act, OSHA, and PDPA regulations.
  • High proficiency in English & Bahasa Malaysia (both written and spoken) .
  • Meticulous, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight timelines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite , and familiar with document management or compliance tracking tools.

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