Assistant Manager, Legal

Heitech Padu Berhad; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm in Selangor is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide legal support on corporate, commercial, and operational matters. The ideal candidate will undertake responsibilities including drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and supporting dispute resolution. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and 3–6 years of relevant experience. Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential for managing multiple legal matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–6 years of relevant legal working experience.
• Experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal roles preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advisory on corporate, commercial, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
• Support contract management for projects, vendors, consultants, and partners.
• Liaise with external legal counsels, regulators, and authorities when required.
• Assist in managing dispute resolution, claims, and litigation matters.
• Support board, management, and internal stakeholders on legal issues.
• Monitor legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain proper documentation, records, and legal registers.
• Assist in the implementation and review of internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Contract law

Company law

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Provide legal support and advisory on corporate, commercial, and operational matters

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and legal documents

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and governance requirements

Support contract management for projects, vendors, consultants, and partners

Liaise with external legal counsels, regulators, and authorities when required

Assist in managing dispute resolution, claims, and litigation matters

Support board, management, and internal stakeholders on legal issues

Monitor legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Maintain proper documentation, records, and legal registers

Assist in the implementation and review of internal policies and procedures

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution
• 3–6 years of relevant legal working experience
• Experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal roles preferred
• Strong knowledge of contract law, company law, and regulatory compliance
• Good drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters concurrently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills