Legal and Compliance Counsel

Join a leading healthcare organisation where you will navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes while helping foster a strong culture of integrity and ethical business conduct. You will serve as a trusted legal and compliance advisor, supporting responsible business practices across the organisation and contributing to an environment focused on high standards, accountability, and positive outcomes for patients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Malaysia business on applicable Malaysian laws and regulations, working closely with regional and global legal teams to identify regulatory developments, assess potential impact, and communicate relevant insights to business stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality legal support on key business projects, disputes, arbitrations, and other legal matters, including managing and coordinating with external legal counsel where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance communications programme covering areas such as interactions with healthcare professionals, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, privacy, fraud, bribery and corruption, and appropriate use of company resources.
• Support the alignment and implementation of business ethics policies and procedures across the Malaysia organisation, including developing compliance materials and delivering training to employees and relevant stakeholders across the business.
• Support and document internal investigations and compliance matters, while contributing to the implementation and ongoing strengthening of data privacy and protection requirements in line with applicable local and global standards.
• Collaborate with internal audit, ethics and compliance, regional, international, and other corporate functions by collecting, analysing, and coordinating legal and compliance information and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Support effective management of legal documentation, contracts, corporate records, and other relevant legal and compliance matters.

Requirements

• at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with an LLB or equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• Admission as a qualified Advocate & Solicitor in Malaysia.
• Strong experience gained either in an in-house legal environment or at a reputable law firm.
• Experience or exposure to the healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical technology, or other highly regulated industries would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal, regulatory, and compliance matters into clear and practical advice.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence and professional maturity to work effectively with colleagues and leaders at all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance legal and compliance requirements against commercial and operational priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing investigations, contracts, legal matters, and compliance activities.
• Confidence in adopting technology and digital tools to develop practical, efficient legal and compliance solutions.

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