Assistant Manager, Legal

Prudential Services Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Services Asia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager, Legal to provide commercial and regulatory legal support across the business. You will review and negotiate contracts, advise on legal risk, manage disputes, and work with stakeholders to ensure compliance while delivering practical legal solutions.

The role offers exposure to insurance and financial services within a regional platform and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• LLB with Malaysian Bar admission and/or CLP.
• PQE: 1–3 years for Executive or 3–5 years for Assistant Manager.
• Insurance/financial services experience is a plus.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and intra-group arrangements.
• Review and advise on legal documents, policies, terms and conditions, privacy notices.
• Manage litigation, disputes, investigations and coordinate external counsel.
• Conduct legal research and brief stakeholders on developments.
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on contractual matters.
• Undertake additional legal duties as assigned.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile & Adaptable

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to the Malaysian Bar/CLP

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Legal to provide legal support and advice across the business. You will review and negotiate contracts, advise on legal and regulatory matters, support dispute and litigation management, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure business activities comply with legal requirements. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and partnering with the business to deliver practical legal solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including services agreements, technology agreements, non-disclosure agreements, investment agreements, collaboration agreements and intra-group arrangements.
• Review and advise on legal documents, policy documents, terms and conditions, privacy notices and other customer-facing materials.
• Manage litigation, disputes, investigations and pre-litigation matters, including coordinating with and managing external legal counsel where required.
• Conduct legal research and keep stakeholders informed of relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Provide legal advice and practical solutions to business units and stakeholders on legal and contractual matters.
• Undertake any other legal and related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to the Malaysian Bar and/or possession of CLP.
• PQE- 1 to 3 years for Executive or 3 to 5 years for Assistant Manager.
• Experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry would be an advantage.
• Good drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Articulate Agile & Adaptable

WHY JOIN PRUDENTIAL?

At Prudential, you will be part of a purpose-led organization where your work creates meaningful impact, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape a better future for our customers and communities. Meaningful work that creates a real difference. Continuous learning and career development opportunities. Collaborative and inclusive workplace. Opportunities to innovate, grow and make an impact. A culture where you can Connect, Grow, Succeed.

If you are ready to build a meaningful career would love to hear from you.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

We are Prudential. For every life, we are partners. For every future, we are protectors. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management to 17 million customers across 20 markets in Asia and Africa. We are headquartered in Hong Kong and have dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange. We are focused on four strategic regions: Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. Our customers are served by around 55,000 agents and more than 200 bank partners. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.