Legal Associate (JB/KL)

Solutino Pte Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Johor Bahru is seeking a candidate for a legal role focused on drafting, compliance, and document management. The ideal candidate should hold an LLB degree with at least one year of corporate law experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This role involves various legal tasks and supports internal compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant corporate law experience.
• Strong analytical skills with sound judgment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft basic legal documents under supervision.
• Maintain a calendar of regulatory deadlines.
• Complete banking forms and KYC documentation for submission.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Professional ethics

Judgment

Education

LLB degree from a common law jurisdiction

Job description

Responsibilities

• Legal Drafting & Documentation:
  • Prepare and draft basic legal documents such as resolutions, letters, and standard agreements under supervision.
  • Review standard contracts and forms to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Filing & Deadline Management:
  • Maintain a calendar of regulatory deadlines (e.g. corporate filings, statutory deadlines, etc).
  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of required filings to relevant authorities.
  • Keep records organised and up-to-date for easy retrieval.
• Bank Forms & Regulatory Documentation:
  • Complete banking forms and KYC documentation for internal review and submission.
  • Track and organize submitted forms and maintain clear records.
• Coordination & Follow-Ups:
  • Communicate with internal teams and external counterparties, as required for document execution, signature collection, and information gathering.
  • Follow up on pending matters and provide regular status updates to the supervisor.
• Internal Support & Updates:
  • Provide administrative support, managing document versions, tracking outstanding tasks, and when requested, organising meetings.
  • Prepare simple summaries or update notes for internal stakeholders on legal matters being handled.
• Confidentiality and Security:
  • Maintain strict confidentiality across all aspects of the business, ensuring that sensitive information is handled with integrity and discretion.
• Legal Technology & Document Management Systems:
  • Support the implementation and upkeep of digital document management systems.
  • Help ensure proper naming, storage, and retrieval of legal documents using internal systems.
• Process Improvement & SOP Maintenance:
  • Identify minor inefficiencies in recurring legal or documentation processes and suggest improvements.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for legal tasks and workflows.
• Knowledge & Precedent Library Support:
  • Assist in maintaining an internal database of legal precedents, standard templates, and regulatory reference material.
  • Help catalogue and archive useful research or legal opinions for future reference.
• Special Projects and Research:
  • Undertake special projects, which may include conducting legal research, preparing briefs and reports on various topics as needed to support business needs.
• Internal Awareness & Compliance Training Support:
  • Provide support in organizing internal compliance awareness initiatives (e.g., compiling materials, sending reminders).
  • Assist in preparing basic slide decks or notes for internal legal or compliance presentations, as required.
• Ad-Hoc & Cross-Functional Support:
  • Perform other duties or administrative tasks as assigned to meet evolving business requirements.
  • Provide support to the Finance team on an as-needed basis for administrative and documentation tasks.

Requirements

• LLB graduate from a common law jurisdiction (CLP/Bar qualification is an advantage).
• Minimum 1 year of relevant corporate law experience (including candidates who have completed pupillage).
• Open to working in JB or KL.
• Strong analytical skills with sound judgment and the ability to assess complex legal and business situations.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).

Additional Information

• Candidates will undergo 2 rounds of interviews with some pre-employment assessment tests as part of the recruitment procedure.
• Kindly note that all new hires will be offered yearly renewable employment contract.