Head of Corporate Governance

3 days ago


Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia ORKIM SDN BHD Full time
About the Role

The Head of Corporate Governance will serve as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic direction and oversight of the company's legal, regulatory, and governance functions. This role is critical to safeguarding corporate interests, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and risk mitigation.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Provide expert legal counsel to the Board and executive leadership on regulatory, governance, and risk matters.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable laws, industry regulations, and corporate policies.
Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership & Strategy
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
    • Provide expert legal counsel to the Board and executive leadership on regulatory, governance, and risk matters.
    • Ensure adherence to applicable laws, industry regulations, and corporate policies.
  • Compliance & Risk Management
    • Establish and enforce governance policies to uphold corporate integrity and accountability.
    • Serve as the corporate secretary, overseeing board proceedings, resolutions, and statutory filings.
    • Lead compliance initiatives to align with evolving regulatory landscapes and best practices.
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
    • Negotiate, draft, and review high-value contracts, agreements, and strategic transactions.
    • Provide legal oversight on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial engagements.
    • Safeguard the organization's legal and financial interests while facilitating business growth.
    • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the organization.
    • Direct litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution strategies to protect corporate reputation.
    • Oversee intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and legal risk mitigation frameworks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Act as the primary liaison with regulators, external counsel, and industry bodies.
    • Represent the organization in high-profile negotiations, regulatory hearings, and stakeholder engagements.
    • Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives.
  • Qualifications & Skills
    • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) required; Master's degree (LLM) or relevant certifications preferred.
    • Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive legal experience, with significant leadership exposure.
    • Expertise in corporate law, governance, compliance, and risk management.
    • Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
    • Experience in the shipping or energy transportation industry is an advantage.


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