Legal & Compliance Assistant Manager

The HEINEKEN Company; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking an Assistant Manager – Legal to provide timely and practical legal advice across business functions, focusing on commercial matters, debt recovery, compliance and risk management. You will help document and protect the Company’s transactions, rights and obligations.

You will also develop guidelines, support contract negotiations, and train staff to ensure compliance with laws and internal policies, while coordinating with the panel of legal advisors to manage

Qualifications

• Law degree with admission to Malaysian Bar.
• 3+ years PQE in general commercial matters; litigation background preferred.
• Excellent English communication (written & verbal) and Malay proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good relationship-building with internal/external stakeholders.
• Mature, independent, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for commercial, debt recovery, compliance and risk management.
• Advise on commercial transactions, contracts and disputes to protect company interests.
• Develop and maintain compliance guidelines and contract management policies.
• Train employees on legal and compliance obligations and policies.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the business and communicate impacts to management.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors and manage legal risk exposures.
• Protect company assets and rights through proper documentation and governance.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking an Assistant Manager – Legal to provide timely and practical legal advice across business functions, focusing on commercial matters, debt recovery, compliance and risk management. You will help document and protect the Company’s transactions, rights and obligations.

You will also develop guidelines, support contract negotiations, and train staff to ensure compliance with laws and internal policies, while coordinating with the panel of legal advisors to manage