Hireon Hiring! Full Time Executive, Legal, Risk and Compliance in Sarawak - Ricebowl

SALARY RANGE : RM4,000 - RM7,000

Responsibilities

The Executive, Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) provides high-level administrative, governance, and coordination support to the Head, LRC in delivering the objectives of Student and Corporate Services.

The role plays a key part in ensuring that legal, risk, compliance, and governance activities are wellcoordinated, effectively executed, and appropriately documented, supporting the University’s regulatory, governance, and operational requirements.

The position works closely with the LRC function to:

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Head, LRC, and the LRC office.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, and prepare reports, correspondence, and governance documentation as required.
• Support and monitor projects undertaken by the LRC function, ensuring timely follow-through and completion of actions.
• Provide executive support for governance and statutory meetings, including preparation of papers, minutes, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Liaise with government agencies, regulators, and external bodies, and contribute to building and maintaining effective working relationships.

The position demands a high level of:

• Professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive institutional and regulatory matters.
• Initiative and judgement, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills to support governance, compliance, and risk-related activities.
• Strong administrative management, written communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Flexibility and versatility to respond to evolving priorities and regulatory requirements.

Qualification and Criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with at least three (3) years relevant work experience; Master’s degree holder can be considered.
• Some understanding of enterprise risk management, business continuity plan (BCP), compliance, and governance principles.
• Relevant working experience in legal, risk management, compliance, governance, audit, or administrative functions within a corporate or educational environment.
• Proven experience coordinating complex documentation, reports, and meeting materials with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive information and documents.
• Good organisational skills and experience in managing registers, records, policies, contracts, or compliance-related documentation with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Good in using PowerPoint slides, AI tools, Microsoft applications (words, excel, etc).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, meeting papers, and correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across different departments.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, monitor timelines, and follow up on action items in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with institutional governance structures, committee administration, and policy management processes.