ASSISTANT MANAGER LEGAL

Johawaki Group of Companies; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Malaysian construction firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Legal Manager to lead all legal matters, advise on corporate and commercial contracts, and manage relationships with external solicitors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate law and excellent problem-solving skills. This role requires proactive monitoring of legal budgets and adherence to compliance standards. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Legal Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal matters for the company.
• Review corporate and commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate banking documentation.
• Coordinate with external solicitors and manage trial proceedings.
• Monitor legal budgets and implement policies.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract management

Corporate banking

Liaison with statutory bodies

Legal compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

The incumbent is responsible to lead, advise, oversee and manage the legal matters within Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries.

To review and advise on all corporate and commercial contracts entered by JHSB and its group of companies including but not limited to Joint Venture Agreement (JVA), Sale and Purchase Agreement (S&P), Development Right Agreement, Shareholders Agreement, Non Disclosure Agreement, Service Agreement, Settlement Agreement & Power of Attorney, Trust Deed, Tenancy Agreement, Property Management Agreement, Share Sale & Purchase Agreement, Letter of Award, Corporate Guarantees and Sub‑Contracts of the project.

To oversee and advise on the Corporate Banking matters including reviewing and vetting banking documentations such as Loan Agreement, Facilities Agreement, Charge, Loan Agreement cum Assignment, Deed of Assignment & Power of Attorney.

To defend and advise the Management on any legal suit against JHSB and its group of companies including initiating counterclaim action (if any).

To coordinate and liaise with the external solicitors on pre‑trial documents (preparation of cause paper, court affidavits, statutory declaration) and organize witness attendance in court for trial.

To attend and oversee the court, arbitration and tribunal proceedings and other matters which require the attendance of a legal representative and advise the Management on the outcome of the proceeding.

The incumbent will be the key person and also manage and work closely with the external solicitors for Johawaki Group of Companies and monitor their work.

To ensure that organisational legal is managed properly, efficiently and that the relevant and respective stakeholders are given proper advice and guidance.

The incumbent will ensure that the Management and the Board receive updates and reports on a monthly basis and in the designated portal on a regular basis, and whenever necessary.

To ensure the interest and confidentiality of the Group is protected at all times.

To act as a liaison officer between statutory bodies and the government organisation (i.e. Courts, Land Offices, Inland Revenue, etc.).

To conduct awareness programmes within the Group in terms of new laws, information, procedures, rules and regulations from time to time.

To monitor the filing and documentation of the Company’s documents in the company’s drive as well as final documents in Documents Management System (OMS) and monitor filing updates from time to time.

Preparing and monitoring legal budgets (i.e. legal fees).

To design, update, review and implement the unit’s policies & procedures.

Preparing, monitoring and reviewing the list of panel solicitors of Johawaki Group of Companies and taking the initiative to improve the efficiency and operation of the Legal Unit.

Undertakes special assignments, ad hoc functions and related duties which may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Provide relevant training from time to time or whenever it is necessary.

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For the past three decades, Johawaki Group of Companies has been providing engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management services solutions for commercial and Government clients around the country.

Interested candidates may submit their personal resume including details of qualifications (inclusive of academic transcripts), experience, current and expected salary, contact telephone number together with a recent passport‑sized photograph (n.r) to:

The Human Capital Department
JOHAWAKI GROUP OF COMPANIES