Director, Legal Services

Talent Recruit; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit seeks a Director to lead the Legal Services Division, overseeing Legal Advisory, Prosecution and Secretarial sections in Malaysia. The role safeguards the organization’s legal interests, manages litigation, and drives legislative drafting and amendments.

Responsibilities include leading division operations, providing expert advisory services, drafting and negotiating core documents, managing litigation, and conducting research to stay updated on legal developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons.) with a Professional Legal Practice Qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years in the legal field with at least 5 years heading a department.
• Strong analytical skills and sound legal judgment.
• Capable of solving problems and making decisions efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Legal Advisory, Prosecution and Secretarial sections.
• Provide expert legal advice on governing laws and subsidiary legislation.
• Draft, review and negotiate core legal documents; oversee subsidiary legislation.
• Oversee all litigation matters and respond to demand letters.
• Attend meetings and conduct legal research to stay updated.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal judgment

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

LL.B (Hons.)

Professional Legal Practice Qualification

Job description

Role Overview:

The Director will lead, supervise, and manage the overall administration of the Legal Services Division, overseeing the Legal Advisory, Prosecution, and Secretarial Sections. The role is pivotal in safeguarding the organization's legal interests, managing litigation, and driving legislative drafting and amendments.

Job Responsibilities:

Division Leadership & Administration:

• Manage the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Legal Advisory, Prosecution and Secretarial sections.

Advisory & Compliance:

• Provide expert legal advice on the interpretation and implementation of governing laws and subsidiary legislation.
• Deliver internal advisory services to all departments and divisions to ensure the organization's legal interests are strictly protected.
• Address legal matters raised by external parties, including stakeholders, licensees, government agencies, the media, and the general public.

Drafting, Negotiation & Legislation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and core legal documents.
• Spearhead the drafting of subsidiary legislation and relevant amendments.
• Engage directly with relevant agencies, stakeholders, and the Attorney General's Chambers to oversee legislative matters through to gazettement.

Litigation Management:

• Oversee and manage all litigation matters involving the organization.
• Respond to letters of demand from parties intending to commence legal proceedings.
• Issue notices of demand to relevant parties regarding legal action taken by the organization.

Representation & Research:

• Attend necessary meeting and conduct continuous legal research to stay updated on the latest developments impacting the organization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons.) with a Professional Legal Practice Qualification
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the legal field working as a legal advisor or solicitor, with at least 5 years of experience heading a relevant department.
• Possess strong analytical skills and sound legal judgment to support organizational needs.
• Capable of solving problems and making decisions efficiently and effectively.