head - legal & secreatial (cosec licensed)
12 hours ago
A leading Malaysian automotive components manufacturer is hiring.
We are seeking a proactive and technically astute Head Legal & Secretarial (COSEC Licensed) to join the in-house team of our advanced manufacturing facility in Malaysia, specializing in high-precision and critical components for various automotive systems. This position is the single point of accountability for all legal and corporate governance matters, ensuring our operations adhere to the highest standards of the Companies Act 2016 and the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG). Your expertise will directly protect shareholder value and enable strategic decision-making. This is a dynamic role for a commercially focused lawyer with a COSEC license to serve as a key business partner to our Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and risk management in a safety-critical industry.
Key Responsibilities
• Regulatory Compliance: Advise on legal and regulatory requirements specific to the automotive and manufacturing sectors, including Product Liability, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and relevant standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct legal risk assessments for operational processes, new product introductions, and supply chain disruptions.
• General Corporate Advisory: Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, competition law, and general business matters to the local leadership team.
• Contract
• Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply chain contracts, procurement agreements, vendor agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and complex manufacturing and licensing agreements.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Advise on Malaysian laws and regulations, particularly those related to the manufacturing sector, environmental, health and safety (EHS), product liability, competition law, and data protection. Implement and monitor internal legal policies to mitigate business risk.
• Corporate & Commercial Advisory: Provide proactive, commercially-focused legal advice to all internal stakeholders, including Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Senior Management on day-to-day legal issues.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage and oversee commercial disputes and litigation matters, liaising effectively with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Intellectual Property (IP): Provide support on IP matters relevant to manufacturing processes and products, including trademarks and patents.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate secretarial matters and ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks.
• Board Advisory: Act as the trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and the Board Committees (Audit, NRC, Risk), ensuring effective proceedings and providing expert guidance on directors' duties and corporate governance best practices.
• Regulatory Leadership: Lead the compliance framework for all regulatory bodies, including SSM and potentially Bursa Malaysia requirements (if applicable to the group), ensuring zero tolerance for breaches.
• Governance Enhancement: Drive improvements in our corporate governance structure and transparency, aligning practices with the latest MCCG updates.
Requirements
• Legal Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and admission to the Malaysian Bar or a comparable common law jurisdiction.
• COSEC License: Possess a valid and current Company Secretary License (Section 235, Companies Act 2016).
• Experience: Minimum 4-7 years of post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or as an in-house Legal Counsel within the Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering, or High-Tech Industrial sectors.
• Sector Knowledge (Strongly Preferred): Familiarity with the unique legal framework of the automotive supply chain, including quality standards (e.g., IATF and the specific risks associated with critical component manufacturing.
• Commercial Acumen: A proven track record of providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk mitigation with commercial objectives.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Soft Skills: Must be a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented (due to the high precision nature of the business), and an effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
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