Junior Legal Counsel

AS White Global; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a meticulous Junior Legal Counsel. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and guiding internal stakeholders. Join a diverse team and enjoy competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Competitive Remuneration

Paid Leave

Team Outings

Travel Opportunities

Company Events

Ongoing Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in contract drafting and legal review.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and maintain contracts including vendor and partnership agreements.
• Review existing contracts to identify legal risks and compliance gaps.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Contract Law

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Law Degree

Tools

MS Office

Legal Document Management Tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Out client is a leading insurance group with over 110 years of experience managing workers’ insurance and compensation claims. They partner with employers, medical providers, and industry stakeholders to deliver market-leading return-to-work outcomes and safe work initiatives. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join their KL, Malaysia-based team, on a hybrid set-up.

As a Junior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for the precise drafting, comprehensive review, and management of various contracts. Your primary focus will be on ensuring legal compliance, accuracy, and clarity in all contractual agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and maintain contracts including vendor, client, NDA, and partnership agreements
• Review existing contracts to identify legal risks, areas for improvement, and compliance gaps
• Ensure all documentation aligns with legal standards and internal objectives
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to guide internal stakeholders
• Implement quality control processes to ensure accuracy and consistency

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• MUST possess Law Degree from a reputable university (UK, Australia, New Zealand, or Malaysia).
• MUST have minimum 1-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in contract drafting and legal review.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, legal terminology, and corporate legal practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal document management tools; insurance industry experience is a plus.

ASW Offers

• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to collaborate and work with global clients and stakeholders.
• Medical benefits.
• Great Paid Leave entitlements.
• Team outings, travel opportunities, company parties/events, and other exciting activities.
• Exposure to an international environment, working with people across Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia.
• Industry and role-related training.
• Ongoing career opportunities.

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