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CMA CGM Malaysia

<p>CMA CGM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is the Malaysian entity of CMA CGM Group headquartered in Marseille – France, has a strong presence in Malaysia with its 5 offices beside its representation in Kuantan, East Malaysia, Brunei and assisting customers with their requirements ex Southern Thailand (via Penang).</p>
<p>In addition to its maritime offer including dangerous, regulated (reefer) and oversized goods, CMA CGM Malaysia provides its customers with a comprehensive door-to-door service, tailor made warehousing, insurance and customs clearance solutions as well as rail and airfreight options. With own container depot located at Port Klang, Johor and dedicated depot at Penang, its capable to provides excellence container inventory management services to customer.</p>
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.cma-cgm.com/local/malaysia" target="_self">CMA CGM Website</a></p>

Who We Are

<p><strong>The pursuit of EXCELLENCE in every area</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>As a leader in our industry, we owe it to ourselves to engage in a perpetual quest for excellence at every level of our organization. One that ranges from operational excellence all the way to excellence in environmental protection, as well as achieving excellence in interactions with our customers, our suppliers and our staff members. It sets a standard for everyone and is an objective for our Group.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>EXEMPLARITY in every situation</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With its global presence, along with the key role it plays in driving the global economy, the CMA CGM Group and all its employees must lead by example. That means upholding the highest standards in their daily tasks as well as in the strategic decisions they make.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>IMAGINATION to invent the transport and logistics solutions of the future</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a fast-moving world that poses multiple challenges, the ability to challenge and reinvent oneself, and to think outside the box, is crucial if our Group is to keep growing in a sustained manner. Imagination must be synonymous with an open mind and the acceptance of people’s differences.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>BOLDNESS to always go above and beyond</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Boldness has long been one of the Group’s core values. It is inherent to our entrepreneurial mindset and to our passion for development. Boldness, which enables us to reach beyond our limits, never settle and always overcome every obstacle, plays a fundamental role in our ongoing development.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.cma-cgm.com/about/the-group" target="_self">CMA CGM Website</a>&nbsp;</p>

Our Values

<p><div class="joblayouttoken rtltextaligneligible displayDTM "> <div class="inner fontcolor820ebe4b4de6525c" style="font-family:custom7f19a880a78c4c03ab3a1; font-size:15px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 fontalign-left"> <span class="joblayouttoken-label">ID:&nbsp; </span> <span xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB" data-careersite-propertyid="facility" class="rtltextaligneligible">577426 </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="joblayouttoken rtltextaligneligible displayDTM "> <div class="inner fontcolor820ebe4b4de6525c" style="font-family:custom7f19a880a78c4c03ab3a1; font-size:15px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 fontalign-left"> <span class="joblayouttoken-label">Location:&nbsp; </span> <span xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB" data-careersite-propertyid="location" class="rtltextaligneligible"> <p id="job-location" xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB" class="jobLocation job-location-inline"> <span class="jobGeoLocation">Kuala Lumpur, MY </span> </p> <style type="text/css"> #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } </style> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="joblayouttoken rtltextaligneligible displayDTM "> <div class="inner fontcolor820ebe4b4de6525c" style="font-family:custom0be941fb873c428490c54; font-size:36px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 fontalign-left"> <h1> <span xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB" itemprop="title" data-careersite-propertyid="title" class="rtltextaligneligible">Head, Legal &amp; Compliance </span> </h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="joblayouttoken rtltextaligneligible displayDTM "> <div class="inner fontcolor820ebe4b4de6525c" style="font-family:custom29103b78e1364368bacb4; font-size:14px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 fontalign-left"> <span xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB" itemprop="description" data-careersite-propertyid="description" class="rtltextaligneligible"> <span class="jobdescription"><p style="text-align:justify">Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.<br> Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;</p> <div> <div> <p>Job Summary:&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>We are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;for&nbsp;an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee all legal&nbsp;and compliance&nbsp;aspects of CMA CGM Group in Malaysia. Reporting to the General Manager in Malaysia, with a functional reporting line to the General Counsel – Asia Pacific (based in Singapore), this role provides comprehensive legal support for all Malaysia operations and ensures compliance with local laws and Group policies.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Key areas include managing commercial contracts, supporting business development and projects, handling and resolving legal disputes, supervising corporate governance in collaboration with Company Secretary, and overseeing claims in Malaysia with two direct reports. The role also deploys Group&nbsp;ethics and&nbsp;compliance policies (economic sanctions, anti‑bribery, and data privacy), supports risk management, delivers legal training, and guides teams on regulatory requirements.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>The Legal Counsel acts as a trusted, business‑oriented&nbsp;advisor to management and plays a key role in enabling the safe, compliant, and successful growth of the CMA CGM’s business in Malaysia.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Legal Advisory &amp; Strategy&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Provide legal counsel to senior management and business units on contracts, regulatory matters, employment law, corporate governance, and general business operations.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with Malaysian legislation, maritime law, and international trade regulations (including customs, shipping&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;laws,&nbsp;maritime, port, customs, anti-corruption, sanctions, competition, and employment laws).&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Liaise with government authorities (e.g.&nbsp;Marine Department Malaysia, MITI, MIDA, Port Authorities, Customs).&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Contract Management&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Draft, review, and negotiate&nbsp;a wide range of&nbsp;contracts&nbsp;with third parties, including real estate, procurement, services, commercial&nbsp;and&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;service agreements.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Support cross-border transactions and liaise with global legal teams on international matters.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p>Business Development &amp; Projects&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Support CMA CGM Group’s organic and external growth in Malaysia by assessing legal feasibility,&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;and negotiating pre-contracts (such as MOUs and NDAs), reviewing, drafting, and executing definitive agreements, and providing legal support for the launch and development of operations&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>Dispute Resolution &amp; Litigation&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;resolve&nbsp;legal disputes and claims, including customer complaints,&nbsp;incidents&nbsp;and litigation,&nbsp;with the support of two direct reports.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Appoint and&nbsp;coordinate&nbsp;with external counsels&nbsp;as necessary, ensuring cost-effective and timely resolution.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Represent the company in negotiations and settlement discussions, as necessary.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Corporate Governance&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Oversee company secretarial matters&nbsp;for CMA CGM legal entities in Malaysia&nbsp;in collaboration with the Company Secretary,&nbsp;including board meetings, annual general meetings, dividends&nbsp;distribution, administrative changes, and all matters from company setup to&nbsp;winding-up, and ensure the Group corporate database is accurately maintained and up to date.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure timely filings&nbsp;and adherence to corporate requirements under the Companies Act 2016.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Ethics &amp; Compliance&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Advise on ethics &amp; compliance matters in&nbsp;Malaysia,&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;compliance with ongoing, training and filing requirements.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Handle internal queries on regulatory requirements and compliance policies and procedures.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Assist&nbsp;in developing&nbsp;and implementing&nbsp;communication strategy and compliance training programs to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;employees and increase their awareness of the latest legal and ethical standards that apply to their jobs.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Provide relevant regulatory and compliance advisory support and&nbsp;disseminate&nbsp;any changes across the business.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Lead and develop&nbsp;two subordinates (non-lawyers).&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Provide&nbsp;training and guidance to internal departments on legal&nbsp;matters&nbsp;and risks.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Collaborate closely with regional and global legal, compliance, operations, finance, and HR teams.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Work on any other projects and assignments as directed from time to time.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>Requirements:&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>LLB / Bachelor of Laws from a recognized&nbsp;university; admitted to the Malaysian Bar.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>At least 10 years of post-qualification legal experience, including&nbsp;4&nbsp;years in a managerial or leadership role.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong knowledge of Malaysian laws and exposure to maritime,&nbsp;logistics, and trade-related legal matters&nbsp;will be an&nbsp;added advantage.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Prior experience in a multinational company or law firm dealing with shipping,&nbsp;logistics, or transportation&nbsp;will be an&nbsp;added advantage.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Experience handling government liaison and regulatory matters in Malaysia.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Fluent in English and Bahasa&nbsp;Malaysia;&nbsp;proficiency&nbsp;in Mandarin is a plus.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong legal analysis and commercial negotiation skills&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Leadership and people management capabilities&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>High integrity and strong ethical standards&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize effectively&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Able to manage multiple projects while reporting progress and keeping track of deadlines.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>High integrity, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently and provide solutions in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div><p>Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !</p> </span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p class="job-location"> <span class="jobmarkets"> </span> </p></p>

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