Legal Counsel & Executive

JOHOR BAHRU INTEGRATED SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHOR BAHRU INTEGRATED SDN BHD is seeking a diligent Legal Executive to support daily business operations and the company’s legal requirements. You will prepare and review legal documents, conduct research, coordinate with authorities, monitor contractual obligations, and assist internal departments with legal matters to safeguard the company’s interests.

The role involves providing practical legal advice to Management and business units, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 2–4 years PQE in commercial, corporate or in-house practice for Legal Counsel.
• 1–3 years experience for Legal Executive in legal support or contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercially sound legal advice to Management and business units on corporate, commercial, contractual, regulatory and operational matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, contracts and other legal documentation.
• Advise on legal risks and recommend risk mitigation measures to protect the JBI Group’s interests.
• Provide legal support on corporate and strategic transactions including investments, joint ventures, acquisitions and restructurings.
• Assist in transactions structuring, due diligence, negotiations and preparation/review of documentation.
• Support development and implementation of legal, compliance and governance policies, SOPs and internal controls.
• Provide legal and compliance support to JBI’s subsidiaries and other Group companies.
• Assist in managing disputes and liaising with external solicitors and advisers.
• Liaise with regulators and authorities on legal matters; maintain proper records and support contract management.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives undertaken by the JBI Group.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Corporate law

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

LL.B or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a diligent, well-organized, and detail-oriented Legal Executive to support the company's legal requirements and daily business operations. The role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, coordinating with relevant authorities, monitoring contractual obligations, and assisting internal departments with legal matters to ensure the company's interests are appropriately protected.

Key Responsibilities:

• -Provide practical and commercially sound legal advice to Management and business units on corporate, commercial, contractual, regulatory and operational matters.
• -Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, contracts and other legal documentation.
• -Advise on legal risks and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to protect the interests of the JBI Group.
• -Provide legal support on corporate and strategic transactions, including investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, restructuring, financing and other business initiatives.
• -Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiations and preparation and review of transaction documentation.
• -Support the development and implementation of legal, compliance and corporate governance policies, SOPs and internal controls.
• -Provide legal and compliance support to JBI’s subsidiaries and other companies within the JBI Group.
• -Assist in managing disputes, claims and legal proceedings and liaise with external solicitors and professional advisers.
• -Liaise with regulators, government authorities, statutory bodies and other relevant stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
• -Maintain proper legal records and support effective contract and legal matter management.
• -Support special projects and other strategic initiatives undertaken by the JBI Group.

Qualifications & Experience:

• -Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or an equivalent recognised legal qualification.
• -Legal Counsel: Minimum 2–4 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial, corporate, transactional or in-house legal practice.
• -Legal Executive: 1–3 years of relevant experience in legal practice, corporate legal support or contract management.
• -Candidates with experience in an in-house legal environment, corporate/commercial law firm, or a combination of both are encouraged to apply.
• -Legal Counsel: Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya or otherwise duly qualified to practise law in Malaysia.
• -Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• -Experience in corporate transactions, due diligence, joint ventures, investments, restructuring or other strategic transactions will be an advantage.
• -Good knowledge and understanding of Malaysian laws and regulatory requirements relevant to corporate and commercial activities.
• -Good legal research, analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• -Ability to manage legal documentation, coordinate with internal departments and external advisers, and follow up on legal matters effectively.
• -Strong legal drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• -Good commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• -Strong legal research and problem-solving abilities.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• -High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• -Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills.
• -Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities independently.
• -Proactive, resourceful and able to work effectively with Management and cross-functional teams.
• -Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• -Willing to travel when required.

Why Join Us?

• -Gain broad exposure to corporate, commercial and strategic matters across the JBI Group.
• -Work closely with Management and business units on a diverse range of legal and commercial matters.
• -Gain hands-on experience in transactions, contract negotiation, legal risk management and corporate governance.
• -Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and diverse business group.