Legal Associate

Agensi Pekerjaan & Perundingcara Bright Prospect Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to support management with strategic legal advice and contract drafting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role involves collaboration on legal compliance, risk management, and various corporate governance tasks. Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in English and Mandarin are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as legal counsel or in a law firm.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Support management with legal advice and minimize legal risks.
• Review commercial agreements and oversee claims and disputes.
• Collaborate on ESG and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

• Support the Management team to safeguard the organization’s interests and minimize legal risks.
• Provide strategic legal advice during contract structuring and drafting, and review various commercial agreements.
• Oversee and coordinate claims, litigation, and disputes with external solicitors.
• Identify potential legal issues and develop strategies to address them.
• Report and advise on significant contracts and litigation that may pose legal or reputational risks.
• Regularly review and update key risk areas and maintain the Risk Registry.
• Support compliance efforts by working with internal teams to develop policies ensuring good corporate governance and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on ESG, diversity, and sustainability initiatives.
• Share legal insights and best practices with internal teams.
• Stay updated on legal developments and regulatory changes.
• Liaise with external Company Secretary and provide company secretarial support when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm or as an in-house legal counsel.
• Proven experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements or business-related legal documents.
• Experience in the IT/Technology industry is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, drafting skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive in offering practical solutions to complex legal issues, even without clear precedents.
• Capable of handling urgent matters within tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and highly driven.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Mandarin as this role will be required to draft letter and contract to China’s Subsidiary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and build stakeholder relationships.
• High integrity with a strong sense of confidentiality.

Others Information:

For those who have what it takes, please send in resume to:

Recruitment Consultant : Yuki
Email : [e-mail]

No, 18, 2nd Floor,Jalan 14/14,
46100 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor
Tel : [phone]