Group Legal General Manager

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned legal advisor to oversee all legal matters for a prominent media and entertainment company. The candidate will provide strategic guidance to the board and manage complex legal issues while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must hold a degree in Law with over 8 years of relevant experience in corporate commercial drafting and advisory. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of working experience in law firm or in-house legal roles.
• Professional qualification in Law or equivalent.
• Proven track record in Corporate Commercial Drafting and Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal matters and serve as primary legal advisor.
• Protect the interest of the company and attend necessary meetings.
• Coordinate trademark registration and liaise with external solicitors.
• Organize and control requirements of the Legal Department.
• Facilitate legal training to editorial staff.
• Assist in formulating policies related to the board of directors.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and training skills

Understanding of operational and business processes

Ability to work independently

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Assertive and driven individual

Education

Professional Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in Law

Admitted to the Malaysian Bar

Job description

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Professional Service division is recruiting on behalf of a leading media and entertainment company.

Job Summary

Oversee all legal matters for the group, serving as the primary legal advisor to the board, senior management, and business units across all platforms. The incumbent must provide guidance reflecting sound judgment, strategic vision, and legal expertise. This role involves managing significant, complex, or precedent-setting legal issues and training junior team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Protect the interest of the company / Attend Meetings (Group Board of Director, Committee, Shareholder) - Control system (all contract/deal must go through Legal Department). Be involved in dealing & negotiation from an early stage. Advice & assist all departments accordingly. Extend advice & assist all department accordingly eg drafting, vetting contract, or other authorities. Involvement in Company's business negotiation / settlement process with third parties. Supervise the accurate, timely & early preparation & complete Minutes of meeting attended & relevant reports.
• Update of Legal matters / Interpreting statutes, current Rules & Regulations in force - Assess, review & make appropriate recommendations on alternative avenues available to the Group in respect of any corporate action / proposed ventures. Review, discuss, guide & advice relevant parties on matters pertaining to newly enforced rules and/or regulations.
• Coordinate, monitor registration of trademark - Gather all relevant marks / title which need to be registered. Liaise with external solicitors to get it registered and monitor the status.
• Plan, Organise & Control System - Plan, review & organize requirement of Legal Department. Plan & set Department targets & standard of excellence to be achieved. Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of legal counsels, setting clear goals and ensuring consistent delivery of legal services.
• Facilitation of legal training working in hand with Human Resource - Identification of relevant topics and current issues which need to be highlighted to general editorial staff. Assist in procuring the necessary legal expertise to facilitate the training to general staff.
• Assist in formulation of policies and charters that relates to the board of directors - Formulate, roll out and update the group board charter, policy on conflict of interest for directors and the group's corporate responsibility efforts related to donations.

Key Requirements

• Holder of a Professional Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Law or equivalent
• Added advantage if admitted to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent
• More than 8 years working experience - In a law firm or inhouse legal in relation to Corporate Commercial Drafting and Advisory.
• Understanding of operational and business processes
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and training skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Passionate, agile, flexible, and positive attitude
• Assertive, driven individual with a strong sense of urgency
• Self-starter with continuous improvement mindset