Legal & Compliance Assistant Manager

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance will support the Legal & Compliance Division in managing end-to-end legal, regulatory, and governance matters across A.D. Multi Family Office's multi-jurisdictional operations. This role ensures legal soundness, strong compliance practices, and effective risk management for both internal operations and external family office client services.

Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory & Documentation

• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including Family Constitutions, Deeds, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, MOUs, NDAs, and client agreements.
• Ensure all documents align with internal governance frameworks and client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate implementation of legal documentation.

Contract Management & Legal Support

• Support the legal documentation needs of Family Office Advisory, Corporate Services, Investments, and Operations teams.
• Provide guidance on legal risks, enforceability, and regulatory considerations.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of family governance structures and cross-border solutions.

External Counsel Coordination

• Liaise with external legal counsel on advisory matters, documentation review, and dispute-related issues.
• Review legal opinions to ensure alignment with internal policies and client expectations.

Regulatory Compliance Oversight

• Monitor compliance with regulatory bodies including the Securities Commission (SC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Labuan IBFC, and other relevant self-regulatory organizations.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, licensing renewals, and maintain awareness of regulatory and audit updates.

Internal Policy & SOP Development

• Assist in developing and implementing internal SOPs relating to AML, data privacy, and conflict of interest.
• Conduct regular compliance discussions with departmental heads.

Training & Awareness

• Assist in delivering internal training sessions on legal topics, AML/CFT, and client onboarding processes.
• Promote legal literacy and regulatory awareness throughout the organization.

Client Due Diligence (CDD) & KYC

• Support client onboarding processes, including KYC verification, risk profiling, and source-of-wealth assessments.

Governance & Succession Advisory

• Assist in advisory work on structuring, succession planning, and preparing related legal documentation for family office clients.

Departmental & Team Support

• Support performance reviews, recruitment activities, and departmental reporting.
• Contribute to organizational goals and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; admission to the Malaysian Bar is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles—preferably in financial services, trust services, or family office environments.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian legal and regulatory frameworks (SC, BNM, Labuan IBFC) with exposure to international compliance standards.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical skills, and experience managing complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) to engage effectively with Mandarin-speaking clients and counterparts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• High integrity, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and proactive as a team contributor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Work Location: In person