Legal Compliance Executive

SWM Environment Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable environmental firm seeks a Legal Officer to handle legal documentation, monitor litigation matters, and ensure compliance with laws and internal policies. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Law, have at least 2 years of experience in corporate or civil litigation, and possess strong drafting and research skills. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu, along with the ability to work independently and in teams, is required. The company offers attractive benefits including insurance and birthday leave.

Benefits

Group Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working experience with corporate or civil litigation.
• Called to the Malaysian Bar will be an added advantage.
• Good discipline and possess high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Draft, vet, or review legal documents and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Monitor litigation matters and liaise with external lawyers.
• Conduct research on applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal drafting

Research ability

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Melayu

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Laws

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, vet or review various legal documents and contracts related to the business of the Company including correspondences to the Government.
• Ensure the Company’s business operations comply with all applicable laws and cov development internal governance policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor the Company’s litigation matters including the preparation of monthly litigation report and liaise with external lawyers.
• Conduct research and keep abreast of new laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its business operations, and advise the Company on any potential legal issues/risks arising therefrom.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as may be required or assigned by the Management/head of department.
• Attend meetings/discussions with contractors, suppliers, vendors, government officials, etc.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the head of department/Management.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Laws.
• At least 2 years working experience with exposure in corporate, commercial, or civil litigation.
• Good legislative and commercial drafting skills.
• Exposure in reviewing/preparing Sukuk documentation will be an added advantage.
• Well organised, meticulous, attentive to details and able to multi task.
• Called to the Malaysian Bar will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Good discipline and possess high integrity.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team in a multi-discipline working group.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work under pressure/critical timeline.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Word / Excel / Power Point.

Benefits

• Group Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Birthday leave

Interested candidates are requested to apply online through Jobstreet.

Position and salary offered shall commensurate with the qualification, knowledge, competencies and experience of the successful candidate.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.