Legal & Compliance Executive

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

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