DEPUTY MANAGER, GROUP LEGAL & ADVISORY - CORPORATE II, BANKING & SUBSIDIARIES

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a seasoned lawyer to support the Head of Legal & Advisory and Unit Head, focusing on corporate, banking and subsidiary matters. The role requires guiding the legal team, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading cross-functional collaboration to safeguard the company’s legal rights.

Responsibilities include negotiating and drafting contracts, advising on governance, and coordinating with external counsel on litigation strategies while monitoring ongoing cases

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of working experience in legal roles.
• Experience in corporate, banking and subsidiary matters preferred.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar is advantageous.
• Strong advisory and contract review capabilities.
• Ability to manage teams and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage corporate, banking and subsidiary legal matters.
• Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with laws and governance.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation and disputes.
• Lead, coach and mentor the legal team and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Legal & Regulatory

Leadership & Management

Communication

Analytical

Corporate governance

Education

LL.B

LL.M (optional)

MBA (optional)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Assist the Head of Legal & Advisory and the respective Unit Head in overseeing and managing the legal functions and activities relating to corporate, banking and subsidiary company matters, to ensure that the legal rights of KPJHB and its group of companies are protected.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist the Head of Legal & Advisory and its respective Unit Head in overseeing and managing the Legal & Advisory’s functions and activities in relation to corporate, banking and subsidiary company matters to ensure KPJHB and its group of companies’ legal rights are protected.

Assist the Unit Head to lead, coach and mentor the team of legal professionals’ subordinates, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous learning.

Provide legal advice to KPJHB and its group of companies on corporate matters to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and corporate governance requirements.

Negotiate, draft and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents with regards to corporate contract including its implementation for KPJHB and its group of companies.

Communicate and negotiate with external parties on corporate matters, if required.

Liaise with external counsel to manage litigation matters effectively, including dispute resolution and litigation strategy, for KPJHB and its group of companies.

Monitor the on-going litigation cases.

Member for the relevant committee in KPJHB and its group of companies as representative of Group Legal & Advisory.

Prepare and update the relevant legal report.

Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to provide legal guidance and support on various matters.

Assist the Unit Head to identify and assess the legal risks associated with corporate matters and develop strategies to mitigate such risks.

Assists inter departments to develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.

Assist Unit Head to manage the legal due diligence exercise for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Conduct legal research and keep abreast of development and updates in relevant laws and regulations applicable to KPJHB and its group of companies.

Attending meetings and discussions with the management of KPJHB and its group of companies, external lawyers, relevant authorities and external parties to discuss, resolve or finalise any issues.

Provide legal support in relation to KPJHB and its group of companies’ day to day operations and implementation of agreements.

Conduct and coordinate legal training to internal and external parties.

Attending to all other general legal duties.

Execute any work as and when instructed by the Head of Legal & Advisory or Unit Head in the Group Legal & Advisory.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution (local or foreign) or an equivalent degree in a related field.
• Master of Laws (LL.M) (optional) – specialization in areas such as Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or International Law.
• Advanced Executive Programs / MBA (optional) – for leadership and business management exposure.

Admission to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya is an advantage.

Knowledge and Experiences: 5 – 10 years of working experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Legal and Regulatory Skills
• Organizational & Business Skills
• Leadership & Management Skills
• Soft Skills
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

ABOUT KPJ HEALTHCARE BERHAD

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region.

We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia.

We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.