Legal Advisor

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced legal advisor to manage legal risks and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of Malaysian corporate law. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, overseeing compliance, and managing litigation. Proficiency in Mandarin is necessary for effective communication with clients. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate and commercial law.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory services for the organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor company policies for compliance with laws.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Coordinate with external legal firms and corporate secretary.

Skills

Legal advisory services

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law

Job description

Responsible for the effective and efficient provision of legal advisory services, ensuring the effective management of legal and contractual risks for Company’s operations.

Involves supporting the day-to-day legal operations of the Organization, draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, covering both existing and new corporate and commercial projects, products, and services.

Monitor and advise on company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and regulatory rulings.

Identify and address legal risks, providing practical and strategic solutions aligned with the group’s business strategy and operations.

Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, working closely with external counsel to develop strategies that protect the group’s interests.

Co-ordinating with external corporate secretary with the preparation, submission, and filing of statutory forms, documents, resolutions, and announcements with relevant authorities.

Ensure regulated entities meet all reporting obligations and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

Collaborate with external legal firms on contractual, commercial, and litigation matters.

Perform additional duties and assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate and commercial law, as well as litigation practices.

Solid understanding of corporate governance and compliance principles.

Strong team working skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and stay organized.

Must be a self-starter who can work independently while fostering collaboration.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, negotiation, and legal research skills to develop practical and innovative solutions, while effectively partnering with different stakeholders on execution.

Meticulous and quick learner with the ability to grasp complex legal and business concepts efficiently.

Able to provide clear, concise, and well-structured reports to support decision-making.

We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.