Senior Legal & Global Compliance Executive

Key Responsibilities

Global Legal Coordination

Monitor, track, and follow up on all legal-related correspondence, notices, contracts, and documentation across PG Group entities globally

Oversee the progress of legal cases, disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters, and liaise with external lawyers, corporate secretaries, and internal teams across multiple countries

Support legal requirements related to global business expansion, including company incorporation, licensing, regulatory registrations, and operational compliance in new markets

Maintain accurate records, legal timelines, and status updates for all legal matters across jurisdictions

Assist in preparing legal summaries, reports, board papers, and management documentation for review by senior management

Global Compliance, AML/CFT & KYC

Oversee customer, vendor, and business partner onboarding processes in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions

Conduct and review KYC, AML/CFT screening, sanctions screening, due diligence, and risk assessments for customers, vendors, and strategic partners

Ensure compliance with international AML/CFT regulations, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, sanctions compliance, and related regulatory frameworks

Support ongoing compliance monitoring, internal controls, and documentation to ensure operational compliance across global entities

Assist in compliance audits, regulatory reviews, licensing renewals, and reporting obligations with relevant authorities

Corporate Compliance & Governance

Ensure all onboarding documentation and compliance processes adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies

Support the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of legal and compliance procedures across the Group

Work closely with management on risk management, policy enhancement, governance matters, and compliance frameworks for international operations

Provide compliance support for new business initiatives, overseas expansion projects, and cross-border transactions

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Compliance, Business, Finance, Corporate Governance, or a related field

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in legal, compliance, AML/CFT, KYC, or corporate governance roles, preferably with exposure to multinational or regional operations

Strong exposure to global legal compliance, international regulatory requirements, and business expansion support across multiple jurisdictions

Good understanding of legal processes, contracts, litigation management, and corporate governance practices

Solid knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment processes

Experience in handling regulatory matters, licensing, and compliance documentation for overseas operations is highly preferred

Strong coordination, follow-up, analytical, and documentation skills

Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is an added advantage)

Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally

Why Join Us

Exposure to regional and global legal and compliance operations

Opportunity to be involved in international business expansion and cross-border compliance matters

Direct engagement with external legal professionals, regulators, and senior management

Career growth in corporate governance, legal advisory, and global compliance leadership

Stable and professional working environment