Executive, Legal (Kuala Lumpur)

UEM Edgenta Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Associate to assist in managing litigation files and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and 2–3 years of legal experience, preferably in debt recovery or dispute resolution. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills are essential for delivering high-quality legal advice. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of legal experience in private practice or in-house, preferably in debt recovery or dispute resolution.
• Strong familiarity with legal procedures and frameworks.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing litigation files and track deadlines.
• Coordinate verification of legal documents with representatives.
• Review standard commercial contracts under supervision.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing litigation files, including documentation compilation, tracking deadlines, and coordinating responses with internal teams and external counsel.
• Maintain up-to-date litigation status reports and communicate relevant updates to management and business units.
• Coordinate verification of legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and letters of demand with relevant business unit representatives.
• Review standard commercial contracts under supervision, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and flagging potential legal risks.
• Maintain proper records and organize legal documentation for litigation and recovery cases, in line with internal protocols.
• Provide administrative support, including preparation of internal legal memos, reports, templates, and contract registers.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external legal counsel for ongoing legal matters.
• Assist with corporate legal tasks or basic contract matters as delegated by Senior Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Head of Department.
• Support legal team in audits or internal reviews by ensuring accurate documentation and records are available.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the legal department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree; admission to a common law jurisdiction is preferred.
• 2–3 years of legal experience in private practice or in-house, with an advantage for candidates experienced in debt recovery or dispute resolution.
• Strong legal knowledge, analytical and research skills, with familiarity in legal procedures and frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a results- and service-oriented mindset; adaptable and effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality legal advice to internal stakeholders, supporting integrity and sound decision-making.
• Experience negotiating complex, high-value contracts and aligning legal strategies with business goals, with the ability to influence across teams and senior leadership.