Legal Assistant, Corporate

SPD Scientific; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences group in Malaysia is seeking a legal assistant to support legal operations. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, maintaining legal records, and coordinating with external legal counsel. Ideal candidates possess a law degree, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in corporate law within the healthcare distribution sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents such as contracts and agreements.
• Update and maintain internal legal templates and document records.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on document follow-up and filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Education

Law degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Shape the Future of Health with Biomedia Holdings

Join a leading life sciences group driving innovation in Microbiology, Oncology, and Infectious Diseases across Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Biomedia Holdings empowers healthcare, research, and pharma sectors with cutting-edge diagnostics, therapeutics, and lab technologies.

As we expand across the region, we’re looking for bold, agile professionals ready to make an impact. Be part of a team that's transforming science—and saving lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal and corporate documents such as contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and board resolutions

• Help update and maintain internal legal templates and document records

• Coordinate with external legal counsel on document follow-up, signature routing, and filings

• Support digitalisation initiatives, including organizing and uploading legal files on systems like Microsoft SharePoint

• Conduct basic legal and regulatory research relevant to the healthcare, distribution, and medical device sectors

• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials related to legal or compliance matters for internal stakeholders

• Provide general administrative and documentation support to relevant departments (e.g., Finance, Operations, Management) on legal-related processes

Who We’re Looking For

• Law degree or diploma

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and documentation skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of SharePoint is a plus

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Relevant experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and legal operations in a healthcare distribution company is preferred

• Bonus: Enthusiasm for legal tech, digital tools, or compliance systems