Associate - Data Privacy Practice Group

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment (Legal)

• Provide legal advice and support for investment-related matters.
• Review, draft, analyse, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other related documents.
• Review investment policy and guidelines as required by business units.
• Advise investment teams on the permissibility of investment proposals under the Retirement Fund Act 2007.
• Represent business units in legal matters and issues.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.

2. Data Privacy (Legal)

• Advise on KWAP’s exposure to data privacy regulations and compliance (personal data protection).
• Provide guidance on data privacy requirements in KWAP’s operations.
• Review, advise, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and policies related to data privacy.
• Advise on data privacy clauses in agreements.
• Identify gaps in KWAP’s data privacy policies and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with relevant domestic and international regulators or consultants.

3. Corporate Law and Pension Regulations

• Maintain excellent knowledge of corporate law, investment regulations, and pension-related laws.
• Provide expert guidance on applying laws and regulations in organisational operations.

4. Communication and Presentation Skills

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly.
• Deliver compelling presentations and articulate legal advice effectively to stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted authority in policy interpretation and regulatory compliance.

Key Requirements

1. Recognised degree in Law.
2. Minimum three (3) years of experience in private practice or as in-house counsel.
3. Considerable knowledge and experience in corporate, conveyancing, litigation matters, or related fields.
4. Previous in-house counsel experience preferred.
5. Admission to the Malaysian Bar is optional but is an added advantage.