Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Head of Legal - Compliance di OMS Group Selangor - Maukerja

Lead Legal & Compliance Excellence Across a Global Business

OMS Group is a global, neutral, and integrated telecommunications infrastructure service provider, delivering end-to-end solutions across the digital value chain. From Submarine Cable Installation and Marine Maintenance to Cable Landing Stations, Network Backhaul, and Data Centre Connectivity, we are at the forefront of connecting the world. Our capabilities in Submarine Cable Installation and Marine Maintenance comprises installation and repair of deep and shallow water fibre-optic cable systems, shore end installation, engineering and subsea surveys.

As the Head of Legal & Compliance, you will be responsible for leading the organisation's global legal, compliance, and governance functions. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management, you will develop and execute legal and compliance strategies that enable business growth while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards. The role will oversee all legal matters, including commercial contracts, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, risk management, disputes, and investigations, while building and leading a high-performing team that supports the organisation's international operations and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management, providing practical, solutions-oriented legal and compliance guidance that supports business objectives while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Develop and execute a global legal and compliance strategy aligned with the organisation’s growth, strategic initiatives, and geographic expansion.
• Establish and oversee group-wide compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and training across multiple jurisdictions, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, data protection, sanctions, and export controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on business operations, and ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the organisation’s compliance and governance framework.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance, including oversight of whistleblowing matters, regulatory enquiries, and investigations.
• Lead and oversee all legal matters affecting the organisation, including commercial contracts, corporate transactions (M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships), banking and financing, intellectual property, employment, property, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of contracts, and identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to new business initiatives, partnerships, and market expansion.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, templates, and playbooks to improve operational efficiency and ensure timely legal support.
• Manage disputes and litigation, including strategy development, stakeholder coordination, and cost-effective resolution to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Select and manage external legal counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and commercially focused legal services.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global legal and compliance team, fostering collaboration and consistent standards across jurisdictions and business units.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and admission to practice in at least one common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 12–15 years of legal and compliance experience, with prior in-house experience and exposure to senior leadership roles preferred.
• Proven experience within highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, energy, technology, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-border legal and compliance matters in fast-growing or dynamic organizations.
• Strong expertise in international regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, risk management, and compliance best practices.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate regulatory developments, emerging risks, and their business impact.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior management and business partners.

If you are a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for governance, risk management, and business partnering, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of a growing international organisation. Apply now and become a key member of our leadership team, driving legal excellence and compliance standards that support sustainable business success.