GC, Legal & Compliance Counsel

One of the region's award-winning, world class automotive company is seeking a high caliber GC, Legal & Compliance to enhance the organisation’s legal structure amidst expanding business activities

About the GC , Legal & Compliance Role:

The Function “General Manager - General Counsel and Head of Compliance Management, Secretarial and Corporate Affairs is primarily responsible for organizing and steering the local cross-functional Team of local Compliance and Legal Specialists focusing on the Group’s Compliance Programs as well as Legal matters connected to all business activities of the Group.

The Function must closely cooperate with the different stakeholders (local business partners, in particular) and advise them on all Legal and Compliance issues including but are not limited to issues arising from the distribution, financing and leasing of passenger Cars as well as after-sales and other connected services. The Function must ensure adequate reporting to HQ counterparts in Germany and make sure that corporate requirements (particularly initiatives, programs and guideline), are applied locally, in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

As the GC Legal & Compliance Counsel, the job holder responsibilities include but not limited to:-

• Strategizing, consulting and deciding on legal solutions with various business units on day to day operational topics with all business unit within the companies to enable the smooth and efficient daily operations on the following areas of law: corporate, customs, tax, contract, competition/antitrust, consumer protection, data protection, tort, sale of goods, employment mergers & acquisition, employment, product liability, damages and compensation.
• Advicing, strategizing, designing legal frameworks, enabling and influencing the Board of Directors, Management and business units on key decisions, operational topics, company strategy, products and services of the company for the wholesale, retail, dealer network and all hub-functions in the company.
• Preparation of Board Meetings, statutory compliance for corporate secretarial matters.
• Developing, communicating and implementing safeguards and risk management measures to ensure legal conformity to all domestic and international laws to minimize probability of exposure to the Company.
• Advising and developing solutions and processes for all business units for new products, business models and services to be launched in Malaysia.
• Representing the Company as the Head of Legal in any legal, government and secretarial matters.
• Drafting and negotiating legal contracts and agreements and developing framework agreements for supply of goods and services.
• Managing the legal team including developing and implementing engagement entities in accordance with the company’s strategy and policies.
• Providing trainings for legal and compliance awareness

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 12-15 years' PQE in a law firm or company (with a preference for a mixed of experience in law firm and in-house) and track-records in both legal and compliance work related matters. Candidates who are equipped with MAICSA qualifications are encouraged to apply
• Having corporate, commercial or general litigation experience or related compliance expertise.
• Experience in AML/CFT, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Data Compliance and/or risk management related experience.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, legal templates and legal opinions, communication especially to higher management.
• Providing trainings, working in a multicultural and diverse environment, high level of integrity.
• Experience in handling customer disputes and automotive related issues.
• Relationship builder and strong ability to collaborate experience building successful partnerships and influencing stakeholders and colleagues, with direct authority, to drive projects forward.
• Experience managing a team of lawyers and team.

This organisation believes that its people are it’s greatest assets and prides itself in being customer-centric and putting people first.

If you strive for an atmosphere of inclusion, collaboration and innovation that enables individuals to contribute to the overall success of the business through their unique strengths, skills and talents, then this GC, Legal & Compliance role is for you.

Click Apply now or email me today at lindy.ho@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C