Hytech Hiring! Full Time Legal Associate (Kuala Lumpur) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

About Hytech

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Our client portfolio includes top global trading platforms and leading crypto exchanges.

With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated Legal & Compliance Executive to support the Group's legal and regulatory functions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal & Compliance team in providing practical legal advice, reviewing commercial agreements, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, conducting legal research and managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is suitable for a lawyer who enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is looking to develop expertise in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research across various jurisdictions and provide concise, practical advice to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in reviewing business initiatives, products and marketing materials from legal and regulatory perspectives.
• Support the handling of regulatory enquiries, investigations, complaints and correspondence.
• Draft legal notices, demand letters, settlement agreements and other legal documentation.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, service providers and government authorities where required.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of internal policies, procedures and governance documents.
• Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to various business units.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Group's business.
• Perform other legal and compliance duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.
• Qualified lawyer with a minimum three (3) years' experience in commercial litigation, banking litigation or regulatory litigation.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.