Assistant Manager, Legal and Compliance

• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including Family Constitutions, Deeds, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney (POAs), MOUs, NDAs, and client agreements.
• Ensure legal documents align with internal governance structures and client expectations.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely implementation.

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

• Coordinate with external legal counsel on advisory matters, documentation reviews, and dispute resolution.
• Review and manage legal opinions to ensure alignment with internal and client requirements.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies such as the Securities Commission (SC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Labuan IBFC, and any applicable self-regulatory organizations.
• Oversee regulatory filings, licensing renewals, and maintain vigilance over changes in regulations and audit requirements.

• Assist in the development and implementation of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to AML, data privacy, and conflict of interest.
• Conduct regular compliance discussions with department heads.

• Support in delivering in-house training on legal topics, AML/CFT, and client onboarding procedures.
• Help promote legal literacy and regulatory awareness across the organization.

• Assist in the review and execution of client onboarding processes, including Know-Your-Client (KYC), risk classification, and source of wealth verification.

• Support advisory work on structuring, succession planning, and the preparation of relevant legal documentation for Family Office clients.

• Assist in performance reviews, recruitment, and departmental reporting duties.

• Contribute to the achievement of the Company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; admission to the Malaysian Bar is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory functions preferably in financial services, trust services, or family office environments.
• Sound understanding of Malaysian legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g. SC, BNM, Labuan IBFC), with exposure to international compliance practices.
• Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex documents and risk assessments.

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