Executive/Senior Executive, Group Legal

WARISAN TC HOLDINGS BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified group listed on Bursa Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Executive / Senior Executive for its Group Legal team. The role involves providing legal advice, minimizing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with laws. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, managing legal documentation, and supporting negotiations. Ideal candidates will have a Law degree and 2–3 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in private practice and in-house legal department experience.
• Experience with public listed companies in compliance or integrity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to protect the Group’s interests.
• Stay updated on legal developments relevant to operations.
• Draft and review policies for corporate standards.
• Manage external lawyers’ performance and costs.

Skills

Strong analytical mind

Excellent time-management

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Proficient in English

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

High integrity

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Law

Certification in compliance, integrity, or AML

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive / Senior Executive – Group Legal

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Executive / Senior Executive to join our Group Legal team. This role is responsible for protecting the Group's legal interests by providing sound legal advice, minimizing legal risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be involved in reviewing and drafting agreements, managing legal documentation, supporting negotiations, and working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast with the latest developments in laws, regulations, and case law related to business and operation.
• Raise awareness of the Group’s personnel on legal developments through training.
• Draft and review policies and procedures to set corporate standards; guide units on relevant laws, compliance, and integrity matters.
• Provide timely, high‑quality legal advice to business units and support functions.
• Review agreements, letters of appointment, undertaking letters, etc., to protect the Group’s interests.
• Support units in negotiations of agreements and legal matters with counterparties.
• Initiate process improvements for the department’s operations, e.g., preparing template agreements for adoption.
• Manage external lawyers’ performance and costs; monitor cases handled.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Law; certification in compliance, integrity, or anti‑money laundering (AML) is an added advantage.

Experience: 2–3 years in private practice and in‑house legal department. Experience with public listed companies in compliance, integrity, or AML is an added advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical mind and acute business sense.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational, planning, and drafting skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Team player who works independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Agile and adaptable to changing environment.
• Positive attitude, responsible, and willing to learn.

About the Company

Warisan TC Group (Tan Chong Group) is a diversified group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, established since the 1980s. The group operates in consumer product distribution, travel and car rental services, industrial machinery distribution and rental, and commercial vehicle assembly/distribution.

Location

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY