Legal Consultant

Universal Robina Corporation; Klang City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Legal Consultant for a 6-month contract to ensure compliance with the Stamp Act and related regulations. This role involves developing governance frameworks, managing the stamping process for contracts, and conducting training for internal stakeholders. Candidates should have a law degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate legal, tax compliance, or regulatory affairs.
• Familiarity with Malaysian Stamp Act 1949 and LHDN’s STAMPS system.
• Experience in policy drafting, SOP development, internal controls, and training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop governance framework for Stamp Duty compliance.
• Manage stamping of contracts via LHDN’s portal.
• Develop and roll out training for new governance procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

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Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Legal Consultant (6 Months Contract)

The role is to ensure full compliance with the Stamp Act 1949 and Inland Revenue Board (IRB) regulations for Malaysia’s Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (SDSAS) effective 1 January 2026. This role will establish the governance framework, SOPs, internal controls, and training programs for stamping dutiable instruments via LHDN’s STAMPS system

What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

Framework Development

• Develop a tailored Stamp Duty Self-Assessment governance framework in line with LHDN guidelines (Stamp Duty Manual)
• Develop comprehensive policies, procedures for identifying, assessing, and stamping dutiable instruments.
• Develop SOPs for stamp duty compliance including timelines, payment and documentation.
• Create internal control mechanisms, approval workflows, RACI matrix for roles and responsibilities to ensure compliance, accuracy and audit readiness.

Process Mapping, Contract Stamping & Compliance

• Map out all dutiable instruments across departments (e.g., employment contracts, NDAs, service agreements, leases, intercompany agreements).
• Manage the stamping of all relevant contracts and instruments via LHDN’s portal.
• Ensure timely and accurate stamping of contracts via LHDN’s portal.
• Develop and maintain a Dutiable Document Register for 2025-2026.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and roll out internal training for the new governance structures and procedures to key personnel across all departments.
• Collaborate with internal Agile Squad members and external tax consultants to align on compliance strategy and voluntary disclosure processes.
• Support company-wide communication and change management efforts.

What are the Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate legal, tax compliance, or regulatory affairs.
• Familiarity with Malaysian Stamp Act 1949 and LHDN’s STAMPS system.
• Experience in policy drafting, SOP development, internal controls, and training delivery.
• Strong understanding of legal instruments and stamp duty requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional projects.

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NOTE:

Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.