Assistant Manager, Legal

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Legal Advisory & Documentation**
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including Family Constitutions, Deeds, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney (POAs), MOUs, NDAs, and client agreements.
- Ensure legal documents align with internal governance structures and client expectations.
- Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely implementation.

**Contract Management & Legal Support**
- Support the legal documentation needs of internal teams, including Family Office Advisory, Corporate Services, Investments, and Operations.
- Provide advice on legal risk, enforceability, and regulatory considerations.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of family governance structures and cross-border solutions.

**External Counsel Coordination**
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on advisory matters, documentation reviews, and dispute resolution.
- Review and manage legal opinions to ensure alignment with internal and client requirements.

**Regulatory Compliance Oversight**
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies such as the Securities Commission (SC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Labuan IBFC, and any applicable self-regulatory organizations.
- Oversee regulatory filings, licensing renewals, and maintain vigilance over changes in regulations and audit requirements.

**Internal Policy & SOP Management**
- Assist in the development and implementation of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to AML, data privacy, and conflict of interest.
- Conduct regular compliance discussions with department heads.

**Training & Awareness**
- Support in delivering in-house training on legal topics, AML/CFT, and client onboarding procedures.
- Help promote legal literacy and regulatory awareness across the organization.

**Client Due Diligence (CDD) & KYC**
- Assist in the review and execution of client onboarding processes, including Know-Your-Client (KYC), risk classification, and source of wealth verification.

**Governance & Succession Advisory**
- Support advisory work on structuring, succession planning, and the preparation of relevant legal documentation for Family Office clients.

**Departmental & Team Support**
- Assist in performance reviews, recruitment, and departmental reporting duties.

**Others**
- Contribute to the achievement of the Company’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; admission to the Malaysian Bar is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory functions—preferably in financial services, trust services, or family office environments.
- Sound understanding of Malaysian legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g. SC, BNM, Labuan IBFC), with exposure to international compliance practices.
- Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex documents and risk assessments.
- Fluent in **Mandarin and English**, both written and spoken, to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking clients and counterparts.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently while being a proactive team player.

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM9,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Application Question(s):

- How much is your expected salary?
- How long is your notice period?

Work Location: In person