Legal Assistant Manager

ADI Resourcing; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant Manager/Senior Executive. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates should possess a Bachelor Degree in Law and relevant experience, with strong communication and analytical skills. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential. This role demands high integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a legal firm or in-house counsel for assistant manager role.
• 3 years of experience for the senior executive role.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research to advise management on legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Liaise with external legal consultants.
• Maintain proper filing of legal documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Meticulousness

Ability to meet deadlines

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

LEGAL, ASSISTANT MANAGER / SENIOR EXECUTIVE

About the job LEGAL, ASSISTANT MANAGER / SENIOR EXECUTIVE

Responsibilities:

• Draft and/or review legal documents/contracts related to the businesses of the Company, including agreements, correspondences and any other documents in relation to conveyancing, litigation, corporate and commercial transactions;
• Conduct legal research and to keep abreast of new laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its businesses and advise the management on any potential legal issues/risks arising therefrom;
• Review, recommend and/or develop policies, procedures or guidelines for the Company and/or its respective business units to ensure compliance with the new laws and regulations;
• Liaise with external legal counsels/consultants;
• Act as the custodian of all legal documents and ensure proper filing of these legal documents;
• Provide prompt updates and reports as may be requested by the HOD/management;
• Ad-hoc assignments as may be assigned by the HOD/management.

Requirements:

• Possessed a Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB). Those who are called to the Malaysian Bar shall have an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a legal firm and/or as in-house counsel for the post of assistant manager OR minimum 3 years of working experience for the post of senior executive.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills with high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Analytical, meticulous and able to meet tight deadlines with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.