ROLE OVERVIEW
This role is responsible for managing and resolving all
legal, corporate, and commercial matters across the Group. As a legal counsel,
the incumbent plays a critical role in protecting the organisation’s interests
while enabling operational continuity and supporting strategic business growth.
The role provides timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice on a
wide spectrum of issues, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance,
litigation, dispute resolution, and corporate governance. Working closely with
internal stakeholders and external counsel, the incumbent ensures legal risks
are effectively managed and that business decisions are made within a robust
legal framework.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Advisory, Documentation & Litigation
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Draft, review, and provide legal advice on a wide range
of agreements, including customer, supplier, and business partner contracts, as
well as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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Review and advise on documentation related to due
diligence, share sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, mergers
and acquisitions, and financing arrangements.
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Deliver sound legal opinions that consider commercial
and legal implications, supporting negotiations and transactions.
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Provide legal oversight and strategic direction on
potential and ongoing litigation and dispute matters.
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Liaise with and manage external counsel in litigation,
arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes.
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Prepare internal reports and correspondence related to
litigation and ensure the business is well-informed of legal developments.
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Exercise sound legal judgment when advising internal
stakeholders, balancing legal risks and business needs.
Regulatory Compliance
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Provide legal advice on compliance with applicable
legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the Credit Reporting Agencies
Act 2010 (CRAA), Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), Financial Services
Act, Islamic Financial Services Act, BNM Policies and Guidelines, the Companies
Act, and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.
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Draft, review, and ensure accuracy of regulatory
correspondence, presenting well-supported legal positions.
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Support the regulatory and compliance team on legal
issues and assist with regulator engagements, including those with the CRA
Registrar, BNM, PDPA Commissioner, Bursa Malaysia, Securities Commission, and
PDRM.
Litigation, Risk & Dispute Management
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Provide strategic and proactive legal support in
managing litigation, disputes, and enforcement actions.
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Oversee litigation matters from initiation through
resolution, including instructing external counsel and monitoring case
progress.
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Identify and mitigate legal risks across the
organization, aligning legal strategies with business objectives.
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Offer pragmatic legal solutions and risk-mitigation
strategies to support decision-making and business continuity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
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Partner with cross-functional teams and business units
to identify, assess, and address legal concerns early in the process.
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Provide clear and commercially focused legal advice to
business heads and senior leadership.
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Represent the Legal function in interdepartmental
initiatives, ensuring alignment of legal requirements with operational goals.