Legal Counsel Senior Specialist

MyValiant; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution located in Kuala Selangor is seeking a qualified lawyer to manage legal documentation and provide support across various departments. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be admitted to the Malaysian bar, and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law. This role demands a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is equipped with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to assess risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Malaysian bar and at least 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Familiarity with legal requirements for financial services.
• Extensive experience in corporate, commercial matters, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with clients and vendors.
• Provide legal advice for new products and services.
• Conduct legal research and identify risks.

Skills

Legal expertise

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements and other documentation, including agreements with clients, vendors, partners, and consultants.
• Support the initiatives or new products and services to be offered by the Bank by providing legal advice, preparing and/or reviewing related legal documents.
• Lead in the development of standard bank documentation and its periodic review, and propose changes ensuring the documents remain appropriate in light of legal, regulatory and market developments.
• Legal support & advisory to various departments within the Bank.
• Represent the Bank’s interests and interface directly with external counsel, as appropriate.
• Research legal issues and drafting memos, as appropriate.
• Identifying and effectively handling legal risk.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Law degree and admitted to the Malaysian bar.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years post qualifying experience (either in a reputable law firm or an established organisation).
• Familiar with the legal requirements in relation to the financial services.
• Extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters, financing and cybersecurity related work.
• A team player with strong ethics and professional integrity.
• Demonstrated success in thriving in a fast paced and collaborative environment, experiencing rapid growth and expansion.
• Possess strong ability to assess risks and adopt practical approaches to effectively balance business with compliance requirements.
• Self-driven and highly motivated individual who can work well in a startup VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment.