Full Time Manager – Legal - Regulatory Jobs, in Merchantrade Asia Selangor - Maukerja

Your responsibilities will be to:

• To assist the Head in all aspects of Company’s legal and regulatory administration.
• To assist the Head in managing exposure of the Company’s legal risks and enhance the Company’s commercial and other interests.
• To assist in development of legal and regulatory SOPs to mitigate risk and legal implications.
• To assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts (including confidentiality, agency, tenancy, joint-venture, M&A, etc.), including extension, amendment or termination.
• To assist in preparation of contracts for internal review and ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable laws.
• To assist in driving contract lifecycle, including negotiations, execution, and change control process.
• Liaise and coordinate with solicitors/trade mark agents for IP protection, registration and renewal.
• To assist in corporate exercises (joint-venture, M&A, business acquisition, new business setup), including due diligence and reporting.
• To assist in share capital operations and Company changes.
• To assist in resolving contractual and commercial issues with internal stakeholders.
• To assist in reviewing and improving operational process flow.
• To assist in managing legal activities and external legal firms.
• To coordinate legal proceedings, documentation, and court filings.
• To attend court as Company’s representative if required.
• To monitor and support panel solicitors in legal proceedings.
• To manage execution proceedings (e.g. writs, bankruptcy, etc.).
• To manage applications, renewals, and submissions to regulators within timelines.
• To identify and implement applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• To identify non-compliance issues and recommend improvements.
• To monitor regulatory reporting timelines and annual fee payments.
• To attend meetings with regulators when required.
• To participate in meetings with clients, partners or stakeholders when necessary.
• To assist in drafting correspondences to regulators.
• To enhance efficiency of Legal and Regulatory functions.
• To assist in process and procedure improvements.
• To support IPO exercise and implementation of matters related to money services business agents and counterparties.

To be eligible for this role, you will require:

• Possess an LLB or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to money services and e-money issuers (an added advantage).
• Familiarity with personal data protection laws and anti-corruption legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated capability to perform under tight deadlines with a results-oriented approach.

Location: Damansara Intan, Petaling Jaya

Salary Range: RM8,000 - RM10,000