Job Description

An excellent Head, Group Legal & Company Secretary job has just arisen at one of the leading investment holding companies based in Kuala Lumpur. Your main responsibility is to support a large, complex business unit with a regional remit. About the Head, Group Legal & Company Secretary Role:
In this business critical role, you will play a pivotal role in the legal team\xe2\x80\x99s continued development and success in its Kuala Lumpur office and will be reporting to the Group Managing Director, based in Malaysia. Key Responsibilities:

• Handling various matters and rendering support to the operations and business teams on structuring of the acquisition and disposal of real estate, fund raising, merger and joint venture projects as well as advisory on compliance with the laws and regulatory requirements governing the business of the company\xe2\x80\x99s businesses in Malaysia
• Structuring transactions, managing external counsel, and rendering general legal advice, amongst others include cross-border legal support to various business and functions as well as attending to any legal, risk and compliance issues that may arise from time to time
• Leading and managing the legal and secretariat team, which includes but and not limited to overseeing and reviewing the respective managers and executives\xe2\x80\x99 work
• Managing and reviewing contractual documents and litigation matters which have been managed by the team and which requires critical decisions
• Ensuring all legal and secretariat obligations pertaining to the Group are met at all times as well as providing necessary information within the compliance requirements during internal audits and external audits/enquiries by the authorities/regulators
• Performing other duties, which may be assigned/directed by Group MD, as and when required
• Developing, maintaining, establishing and/or ensuring close and productive working relationship between team members and key departments, professional standards within the team, integrity of all systems and reports and good team discipline
• Leading, providing, guidance, supervising, monitoring, and delegating tasks to subordinates as well as assessing their performance

To succeed in this role, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with both the internal and external stakeholders, across borders and internal matrix. Key Requirements:

• LL.B holder with a minimum of 15 years of both legal and corporate secretarial experience. Called to the Malaysian Bar and/or experience in a Malaysia corporation/public listed company is an advantage
• Well exposed to corporate law practice, transactional M&A and corporate secretarial experience gained from private practice and/or as an in-house counsel
• Good understanding of regulatory guidelines, policies and operating processes pertaining to securities governed by the Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, analytical written, communication, leadership and people management skills and ability to interact with all levels, good team player, ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, flexible and result-oriented in approach, proven ability to be able to prioritise and manage multiple projects and resolve problems in a timely manner

Since its inception, this established organisation has seen unprecedented growth and has become one of the leading investment holding companies within the region. This global business has created a highly profitable business since its inception and is recognised as the leader in its field of expertise. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant. If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Head, Group Legal & Company Secretary role. Apply now or email me today at eujinn.teo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.