Head of Legal

3 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia TRADE VENTURES Full time

Job Description:

This role oversees legal operations in South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It is based in Kuala Lumpur and ensures that all activities comply with regional and international laws while mitigating legal risks and protecting the company's interests.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Group CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management.
  • Develop and implement the organization's legal strategies across multiple geographies.
  • Anticipate and proactively address legal and regulatory risks in diverse jurisdictions.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure corporate governance structures comply with international best practices and local laws.
  • Oversee company secretarial matters, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and compliance filings.
  • Establish and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
  • Ensure alignment with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and international compliance standards.

Contract Management & Commercial Advisory

  • Review, draft, and negotiate high-value contracts, joint ventures, partnerships, and vendor agreements.
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, financing, and strategic alliances.

Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

  • Lead dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration matters across regions.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks impacting operations.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, mentor, and lead the in-house legal team across regions.
  • Promote a culture of compliance, ethics, and legal awareness.
  • Manage external legal resources efficiently and cost-effectively.

Requirements:

  • LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution: Master's in Law (LLM) preferred.
  • 12–15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
  • Strong expertise in corporate law, commercial law, international contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Experience managing legal affairs in multinational organizations.
  • Knowledge of regulatory environments in South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • Strong negotiation, advisory, and leadership skills.
  • Fluency in English required; Arabic/French/other regional languages are a plus.

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