Assistant Manager, Legal

Liberty General Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified lawyer to manage contracts, advise on trademark issues, and oversee legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws, be admitted to the High Court of Malaya, and possess extensive experience in corporate law and regulatory compliance within the financial industry. Candidates must also have strong negotiation skills and a track record in managing disputes, making sound legal decisions to support the company's interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or LLB from a reputable university.
• Admitted to the High Court of Malaya.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and contract law.
• Experience in the financial industry as a practicing lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Vet and draft contracts with legal implications.
• Advise on trademark management and disputes.
• Manage the contract management system.
• Conduct legal research to stay compliant with laws.
• Advise on real estate transactions and business deals.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Negotiation

Advisory skills

Dispute management

Education

Bachelor of Laws or LLB

Job description

Vet and draft contracts, and other documents which have legal implications to the company and ensuring compliancy with the applicable laws and regulations

Execute any ad hoc projects or requests as and when required by HOD/the management (including company secretarial related matters).

Work closely with key stakeholders across the business department to ensure contract management activities are up to date.

Manage and continuously improve the overall contract management system, including advising contractual strategies, and accordingly drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and contract templates.

Advise and manage the trademark portfolio which includes carrying out trademark searches and liaising with the external lawyers in relation to the selection, use and registration approach of new trademarks, timely filing of all necessary documentation to register and continuously maintain the registration of trademarks.

Advise and manage all claims, disputes and litigation (non-claims related) that Company may have against third party, as appropriate, and liaise with the external lawyers to defend the Company and its group against such claims, disputes and/or litigation.

Conduct legal research and keep updated with changes in laws to ensure that company transactional structures, documentation, policies and contract management processes remain current and commercially appropriate and effective.

Advise and manage legal aspects of real estate transactions and business deals involving the Company’s assets.

Advise and manage any advisory related requests and conduct research to support information and cases provided to Business Units/Stakeholders

Requirements :

Bachelor of Laws or LLB from a reputable university

Admitted to the High Court of Malaya

Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law and regulatory compliance.

Experience in relevant legal areas, particularly in the financial industry.Possess sound understanding and working knowledge of commercial and corporate law particularly in land laws, companies’ laws and preferably familiar with the Financial Services Act 2013

At least 5-6 years working experience; preferably as a practicing lawyer and in house legal counsel.