Associate Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel, Administrative Enforcement & Litigation Unit

Bank Negara Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join its Administrative Enforcement & Litigation Unit. This role is ideal for candidates with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and relevant experience in legal services, particularly in financial services law and administrative law. The successful candidate will provide timely legal opinions, draft legislative instruments, and manage civil litigation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant legal matters while enjoying benefits such as annual leave and contributions to EPF and SOCSO. If you are passionate about legal practice and eager to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave

EPF Contributions

SOCSO Contributions

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in legal services.
• Preference for those admitted as advocates and solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions on administrative enforcement and anti-money laundering.
• Draft legislative instruments and oversee civil litigation.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Litigation Management

Administrative Law

Financial Services Law

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Hons.)

Job description

Associate Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel, Administrative Enforcement & Litigation Unit

This role requires a candidate with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) (2nd class upper and above) or equivalent, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Preference is given to those admitted as advocates and solicitors of the High Courts of Malaya and with experience in legal services within public, private, or in-house sectors, especially in financial services law, administrative law, law enforcement, human resources law, or civil litigation.

The responsibilities include:

1. Providing quality and timely legal opinions on core practice areas such as administrative enforcement, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing, and human resources.
2. Offering legal advice and services related to administrative enforcement actions, including assessing contraventions, gathering evidence, and drafting enforcement instruments.
3. Drafting legislative instruments, including principal and subsidiary legislation.
4. Overseeing civil litigation involving the Bank, liaising with courts and legal counsels, drafting legal documents, and acting as the Bank's advocate.
5. Participating in special projects as assigned by management and performing other related tasks.

Benefits include annual leave, EPF, and SOCSO contributions. The role also involves legal research, contract drafting, and litigation management.

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