Legal Associate (Contract)

Adecco; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to provide vital corporate, legal, and trust administration support. In this role, you will assist in preparing trust-related documents, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage client records efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in law and strong English communication skills, with proficiency in Chinese as an added advantage. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help maintain high standards of governance and compliance in a diverse client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or equivalent required.
• Strong English skills; Chinese is a plus.
• Familiarity with trust and corporate governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate and legal support to senior team members.
• Assist in drafting trust-related and corporate governance documents.
• Manage regulatory filings and conduct compliance checks.

Skills

Trust Administration

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Due Diligence

AML/CFT Compliance

Written and Spoken English

Chinese Language Proficiency

Education

Degree in Law

Certificate in Legal Practice

STEP Qualification

Tools

Data Management Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide corporate, legal, and trust administration support to senior team members in servicing a diverse client portfolio.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of trust-related and corporate governance documents.
• Conduct administrative reviews on existing trust and corporate structures, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Manage regulatory filings and reporting in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support transaction monitoring, due diligence, and compliance checks related to trust and corporate entities.
• Conduct background screening on relevant parties as part of risk assessment procedures.
• Maintain accurate and updated client records, trust databases, and data management systems.
• Assist with invoicing, credit control, and other operational tasks related to trust and corporate administration.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Law, and/or a Certificate in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
• Strong written and spoken English; proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.
• Familiarity with trust administration, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Experience in AML/CFT compliance is a plus.
• STEP qualification is an added advantage.