Executive, General Affairs - Legal

Kumon; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Executive, General Affairs - Legal to support the company’s legal and compliance functions, ensuring regulatory adherence and franchise compliance. You will engage with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and authorities, drafting and maintaining contracts, and coordinating governance tasks.

The role requires attention to detail, coordination, and the ability to work closely with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• 1 year of legal administration, compliance, corporate secretarial, governance, or related experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Malaysian legal and regulatory framework.
• Exposure to contract administration and legal documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing legal and compliance matters across the organization.
• Provide initial legal and compliance support to management and employees.
• Liaise with external legal firms on legal matters, litigation, contract reviews, and compliance issues.
• Review, draft, coordinate, and maintain legal documents, contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and coordinate timely renewals.
• Maintain and administer the Company's contract management database.
• Ensure proper filing, safekeeping, and confidentiality of legal and corporate documents.
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary on corporate governance matters.
• Assist in preparing board resolutions, corporate documentation, and statutory submissions.
• Manage applications, renewals, and maintenance of business permits, licenses, and registrations.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies / Corporate Administration / Governance & Compliance

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As an Executive, General Affairs - Legal, you will be responsible for supporting the Company's legal and compliance functions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, franchise compliance obligations, corporate governance practices, and business licensing requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, government authorities, and franchisees.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing legal and compliance matters across the organization.
• Provide initial legal and compliance support to management and employees.
• Liaise with external legal firms on legal matters, litigation, contract reviews, and compliance issues.
• Review, draft, coordinate, and maintain legal documents, contracts, and service agreements.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and coordinate timely renewals.
• Maintain and administer the Company's contract management database.
• Ensure proper filing, safekeeping, and confidentiality of legal and corporate documents.
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary on corporate governance matters.
• Assist in preparing board resolutions, corporate documentation, and statutory submissions.
• Manage applications, renewals, and maintenance of business permits, licenses, and registrations.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies / Corporate Administration / Governance & Compliance or other related disciplines.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship exposure are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with 1 year of working experience in legal administration, compliance, corporate secretarial, governance, or related functions will have an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of Malaysian legal and regulatory framework.
• Exposure to contract administration and legal documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Opportunity to gain exposure to legal, compliance, governance, and corporate administration functions.
• Career development within a reputable international education organization.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Attractive employee benefits and training opportunities.