Legal Advisor

CICET ASIA DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD.; Puchong; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Puchong is seeking a Legal Counsel responsible for all legal and compliance matters. This role includes providing legal advice to safeguard the company’s interests and managing legal risks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of corporate law and regulatory compliance is essential. Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel or Legal Manager.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all legal and compliance matters for the Company.
• Provide sound legal advice to safeguard the Company’s interests.
• Manage legal risks by guiding senior management.

Skills

Knowledge of corporate law

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Mandarin

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Proficient in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Bar Council certification

Job description

Responsible to all legal and compliance matters for the Company.

Provide sound legal advice and opinions to safeguard the Company’s interests in all business operations.

Formulate, implement, and manage legal policies, frameworks, and processes across corporate, commercial, compliance, and litigation areas, including matters arising from business operations.

Support contract negotiations to mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Advise, coordinate, and participate in strategic planning and new business initiatives.

Manage and minimize legal risks by guiding senior management on various legal issues.

Develop and implement company-wide policies, conduct audits, and manage investigations to ensure compliance.

Monitor legislative developments, assess their impact on the business, and assist in implementing necessary changes.

Undertake any other tasks or assignments as directed by superiors.

Job Requirements:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent qualification. Holding a Bar Council certification.

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel or Legal Manager in a corporate environment, or work as a lawyer in a law firm is an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of corporate law, company procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Well-versed in the Companies Act 2016, Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, Securities Commission guidelines, and Employment Laws.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of critical thinking; able to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive work attitude.

Proficient in written and spoken Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Adviser?
• How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

CICET ASIA will strive to build an overseas comprehensive service system that is function-integrated, digitally driven, and open for mutual benefit. It aims to establish an efficient, convenient, and sustainable two-way economic and trade channel connecting China with ASEAN and RCEP member countries.

The Company will focus on three major business segments—trade in services, trade in goods, and industrial operations—while developing integrated modules such as bilateral trade consulting, exhibition services, localized operations, co-creation spaces, cross-border e-commerce, and warehousing & logistics. These will provide enterprises with full-cycle, one-stop comprehensive service solutions.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY