Legal
- Drafting, reviewing, and advising all manner of
agreements (particularly for customers, suppliers, business partners, NDAs).
- Familiarity and experience with documents (including
but not limited to due diligence, share sale and purchase agreements,
shareholder agreements) and commercial issues including corporate /commercial
matters such as and mergers and acquisitions, financing arrangements.
- Familiarity and
able to understand and advice on regulatory compliance concerning the
legislation applicable to the business such as the Credit Reporting Agencies
Act 2010 (CRAA), Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), Financial Services
Act, Islamic Financial Services Act, BNM Policies and Guidelines, Multimedia
and Communication Act, Companies Act, Bursa Listing
- Requirements
and any related subsidiary legislation, regulations, orders. Ability to apply
the law to contracts, negotiations, and advice to client.
- Experience and
comprehension of the PDPA and CRAA is crucial, particularly in applying the
same to contracts, negotiations, and opinions.
- Ability and
instinct to negotiate/secure best commercial position for the company whilst
applying the law and taking cognizance of other relevant factors.
- Advising and
monitoring potential litigation and litigation matters including preparing
the necessary internal and external reports.
- Ability to deal
and manage external counsel.
- Understanding
of litigation, dispute resolution, strategy, and dispute resolution.
Willingness and ability to negotiate and contest opposing parties.
- Ability
and willingness to think commercially and formulate solutions to complex
commercial situations
Regulatory (Assistance)
- Assisting
regulatory and compliance team in any legal matters
- Where
necessary, to establish a rapport with the relevant regulators i.e. CRA
Registrar, BNM, PDPA commissioner, Bursa Malaysia, Securities Commission,
PDRM.
- Ability to
discuss and negotiate with regulators to achieve best case scenario.
Multitasking with dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Ability to
draft and review regulatory related correspondences.
- Willingness to
travel for meetings with regulators.