Client Industry: Financial Consultant

Location: Petaling Jaya

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Documentation

• 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.

Contract Management & Legal Support

• 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.

External Counsel Coordination

• 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.

Regulatory Compliance Oversight

• 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.

Internal Policy & SOP Management

• 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.

Training & Awareness

• 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.

Client Due Diligence (CDD) & KYC

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

Governance & Succession Advisory

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

Departmental & Team Support

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

Others

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

Key Requirements:

• 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.

If you are interested in this position, you may apply directly by clicking “Apply” button directly or you may apply through our website https://eps.my/jobseekers/