Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field, 3-5 years of Corporate Legal experience in Malaysia.

Key responsabilities:

Offer expert support on corporate matters like governance and compliance.

Review, draft, and negotiate agreements for accuracy and compliance.

Monitor regulatory changes and develop internal policies for compliance.

Conduct internal investigations, stay informed on legal trends, and collaborate with external advisors.

Located in the heart of Hong Kong's Central Business District, Star Anise is a specialist legal and compliance recruitment firm like no other. Our focus is on the selection and placement of legal, compliance, and business support candidates at all levels in international law firms, financial services, and commerce and industry across Hong Kong and major financial hubs in Asia. With every mandate we work on, we are committed to delivering long-lasting, pragmatic results through our developing a deep understanding of individual and organisational goals, as well as working in close partnership with clients and candidates alike. The functions we focus on include: LEGAL: * Law firm lateral partner and team hires * General Counsels/heads of legal (in-house) * Qualified lawyers (private practice and in-house) * Claims Managers for insurers * Paralegals CORPORATE GOVERNANCE * Compliance professionals in banks and financial institutions * AML/KYC, onboarding specialists * Company secretaries * Trusts administration and relationship professionals * Forensic accountants and investigations managers BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT / SENIOR MANAGEMENT * COOs, Directors of Administration * CFOs, FCs * Human Resources staff (TA, Generalists, C&B) * BD/marketing * Legal secretaries * Administration * Reception * IT * Finance & accounting (general, pricing, strategic) * Translation Our two founders are qualified lawyers with over 30 years of legal and recruitment industry experience combined, all of whom are committed to delivering the highest standards in professional recruitment solutions. When matching a candidate with the most suitable opportunities, you can rely on our recruiters as your trusted adviser.

Job description

YUZU - Adaptable Resourcing for Modern Demands:

In today's ever-evolving business landscape, clients seek versatile resource solutions to effectively respond to dynamic market demands. In direct response to this need, Star Anise introduced YUZU Flexible Resourcing.

YUZU stands as our innovative resource solution, crafted to fortify client relationships by seamlessly addressing the requirements of both our firm and our valued clients. Through YUZU, we enhance our client services by extending our existing offerings through a trusted network of external attorneys who undergo rigorous vetting, mentorship, and support by our team.

Primary Objective:

YUZU is actively seeking a Corporate & Commercial Legal Manager in Malaysia who is readily available to undertake upcoming client assignments. We welcome your interest and engagement.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert support on corporate matters, including amongst others, governance, compliance, and commercial contracts.
Review, draft, and negotiate various agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Monitor regulatory changes impacting operations and recommend actions.
Develop internal policies, procedures, and training for compliance purposes.
Collaborate with external advisors on specialist areas.
Handle regulatory agency relationships and responses.
Conduct internal investigations and ensure corrective actions.
Stay updated on legal and industry trends through seminars and events.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
3-5 years of Corporate Legal experience, ideally in law firms or professional services in Malaysia.
In-depth knowledge of corporate law, contracts, and compliance.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Strong in both English and Chinese languages.

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