Assistant Manager, Legal

prudential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Malaysia seeks an Assistant Manager, Legal to provide commercial and regulatory guidance, review contracts, and manage disputes in a dynamic business environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, draft and negotiate agreements, and support litigation and investigations as required.

Qualifications

• LLB and Malaysian Bar admission or CLP required.
• PQE: 1–3 years for Executive or 3–5 years for Assistant Manager.
• Experience in insurance/financial services advantageous.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise on legal documents, policy terms and customer materials.
• Manage litigation, disputes and external counsel as needed.
• Conduct legal research and update stakeholders on regulatory developments.
• Provide practical legal solutions to business units and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

LLB

Malaysian Bar admission

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.

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.