Executive - Legal & Compliance

NAIM HOLDINGS BERHAD; Kuching; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NAIM Holdings Berhad is seeking a capable Executive – Legal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Legal Department. The role covers contract management, regulatory compliance, governance, and legal research to protect the company’s interests while supporting business operations.

The successful candidate will draft and vet contracts, liaise with external counsel, ensure policy adherence, and prepare management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal environment.
• Basic knowledge of conveyancing, contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Good drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, letters, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Assist in negotiating contractual terms with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries on laws, regulations, and legal developments affecting the Company.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, claims, and other legal matters.
• Maintain proper filing and administration of legal documents, contracts, licenses, and statutory records.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and support contract renewal processes.
• Assist in corporate governance, board resolutions, and statutory compliance.
• Support the preparation of legal reports, presentations, and management papers.
• Liaise with government agencies, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Provide legal support to various departments on day-to-day operational matters.
• Assist in identifying legal risks and recommend practical risk mitigation measures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Documentation accuracy

MS Office

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Executive – Legal is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to the Legal Department by assisting in contract management, legal documentation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal research. The role ensures the Company's legal interests are protected while supporting business operations through timely and accurate legal advice and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, letters, memoranda, and other legal documents.

Assist in negotiating contractual terms with internal stakeholders and external parties.

Conduct legal research and provide summaries on laws, regulations, and legal developments affecting the Company's business.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, claims, and other legal matters.

Maintain proper filing and administration of legal documents, contracts, licenses, and statutory records.

Monitor contract expiry dates and support contract renewal processes.

Assist in matters relating to corporate governance, board resolutions, and statutory compliance where required.

Support the preparation of legal reports, presentations, and management papers.

Liaise with government agencies, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders on legal-related matters.

Provide legal support to various departments on day-to-day operational matters.

Assist in identifying legal risks and recommend practical risk mitigation measures.

Perform any other duties assigned by the Management from time to time.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.

Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or an in-house legal environment.

Basic knowledge of conveyancing, contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.

Good drafting, communication, and analytical skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Naim Holdings Berhad, an investment holding company with two main subsidiaries, Naim Land Sdn. Bhd. (NLSB) and Naim Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (NESB), is a fully-integrated property and construction player focusing on integrated property developments, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure projects (including that of oil and gas), and oil and gas services through its investment in Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd.