In-House Legal Counsel

Rockwills Corporation Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal service firm in Malaysia is seeking a qualified legal professional to manage and advise on estate administration matters. The ideal candidate must have a recognized Law Degree and admission to the Malaysian Bar, along with a minimum of 1 year of conveyancing experience. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential, and Mandarin fluency is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to legal compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• A recognized Law Degree and admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 1 year of practicing experience in conveyancing with a legal firm.
• Knowledge in estate planning, wills, trusts, and related legal matters will be an added advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software tools.
• A team player who is organized, proactive, and demonstrates high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on estate administration matters.
• Attend to beneficiaries, family members, and franchisees’ queries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Liaise with external service providers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Prepare and present updates to Management.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Verbal and written communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia

Knowledge in estate planning

Knowledge in wills and trusts

Team player

Organized and proactive

Independent and resourceful

Education

Recognized Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Manage and advise on estate administration matters, ensuring timely and accurate handling of cases.

Attend to beneficiaries, family members, and franchisees’ queries within stipulated timelines.

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

Liaise with external service providers including lawyers (probate and conveyancing), tax agents, car agents, and other relevant parties.

Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff on legal procedures and compliance.

Prepare and present regular updates to Management on the progress of estate administration matters.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives by offering legal insights and risk assessments.

Requirements

A recognized Law Degree and admission to the Malaysian Bar.

Minimum 1 year of practicing experience in conveyancing with a legal firm.

Knowledge in estate planning, wills, trusts, and related legal matters will be an added advantage.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred, as the role involves engaging with Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and related software tools.

A team player who is organized, proactive, and demonstrates high integrity and responsibility.

Independent, resourceful, and able to work with minimal supervision.