Legal Executive

Adecco; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to provide corporate, legal, and trust administration support. This role involves assisting in the preparation of trust-related documents, conducting administrative reviews, and managing regulatory filings. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Law and strong English proficiency, with familiarity in trust administration and corporate governance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance compliance and operational efficiency in a diverse client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or equivalent is essential.
• Familiarity with trust administration and corporate governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and trust administration support to senior team members.
• Manage regulatory filings and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Trust Administration

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Due Diligence

AML/CFT Compliance

Background Screening

Data Management

Invoicing

Education

Degree in Law

Certificate in Legal Practice

Tools

Trust Databases

Data Management Systems

Job description

Provide corporate, legal, and trust administration support to senior team members in servicing a diverse client portfolio.

Assist in the preparation and drafting of trust-related and corporate governance documents.

Conduct administrative reviews on existing trust and corporate structures, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Manage regulatory filings and reporting in a timely and accurate manner.

Support transaction monitoring, due diligence, and compliance checks related to trust and corporate entities.

Conduct background screening on relevant parties as part of risk assessment procedures.

Maintain accurate and updated client records, trust databases, and data management systems.

Assist with invoicing, credit control, and other operational tasks related to trust and corporate administration.

Key Requirements:

Degree in Law, and/or a Certificate in Legal Practice (or equivalent)

Strong written and spoken English; proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.

Familiarity with trust administration, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks is preferred.

Experience in AML/CFT compliance is a plus.

STEP qualification is an added advantage.