Job Description

• Providing proactive and practical legal advice to the business, based on the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, in order to make informed decisions while considering potential risks.

• Drafting various legal documents, including memorandums, presentations, and knowledge sharing materials.

• Offering legal advice to stakeholders as needed, proposing viable legal solutions and approaches.

• Reviewing and drafting legal documentation such as non-disclosure agreements, contract addendums/extensions, operational contracts, and contract renewals/terminations.

• Conducting research, drafting reports and summaries of external advice, case law, and research findings.

• Coordinating and communicating with external parties, such as external counsel, to support business projects.

• Organizing and maintaining proper records/files of relevant documentation, including Board resolutions, meeting minutes, and briefs.

• Preparing and filing necessary notices and documentation, ensuring compliance with know your customers due diligence processes.

• Managing the contract repository and other information databases, ensuring data quality and completeness.

• Monitoring and reviewing new and updated laws and regulations for compliance purposes.

• Assisting in implementing and rolling out compliance policies in coordination with the Group Legal and Compliance team.

• Overseeing and ensuring compliance with ethical conduct, conflict of interests, and operational principles.

• Developing and implementing control systems to prevent or address violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.

• Discussing emerging compliance issues with management and employees.

• Ensuring all necessary documents, permits, and licenses required for operating as an insurer are up to date and displayed in a visible location, and handling their renewal.

• Ensuring compliance with data protection policies and practices.

• Reporting any violations of compliance or regulatory standards to authorized enforcement agencies as required or appropriate.

• Holder of a Law degree (or equivalent) with a preference for a degree in accounting/business, and qualified as a legal practitioner in Malaysia

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, either in private practice or within an in-house legal function. Previous experience in compliance, risk, audit, or related areas would be advantageous

• Thorough understanding of risk management principles and associated methodologies

• Previous experience interacting with relevant regulatory bodies

• Essential knowledge of insurance distribution and the ability to apply it to business products and processes

• Proficient in regulatory compliance within the insurance industry and the ability to apply it to business products and processes

• Demonstrated technical skillset including familiarity with data privacy, financial crime regulations (such as AML, CTF, IS, and ABC), and corporate law

• Proficient computer skills with a strong command of software applications (MS Office) and openness to adopting new technologies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities

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