Assistant Manager/Manager, Legal

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the oil & gas sector is seeking a proactive legal professional to lead compliance and risk management across the region. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel and negotiate high-value contracts, directly impacting business decisions. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a competitive compensation package while working closely with regional leadership on key projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for long-term career growth in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Work with Regional Leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in legal practice.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and regulatory advisory.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel and drive contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Business Acumen

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a reputable player in the oil & gas sector, based in Kuala Lumpur. As the business continues to grow regionally, they are seeking a proactive and commercially astute legal professional to lead legal, risk, and compliance matters across the region.

Your new role

You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s interests while enabling business growth. You’ll provide strategic legal counsel, drive contract negotiations for high-value procurement and projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Your advice will directly impact business decisions and risk management initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you should bring:
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE
• Proven track record in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory advisory

• A high degree of independence, maturity, and business acumen

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with:

• A competitive compensation package

• The chance to work closely with regional leadership and own key projects

• A stable platform for long-term career growth in a fast-paced industry

What you need to do now

Click ‘apply now’ if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in legal and corporate secretarial, please contact Sanjev Sharma at Hays on [phone] or email [e-mail].

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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