Legal Executive

Agensi Pekerjaan Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Executive to provide legal advisory, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations governing marine, customs, logistics, and telecommunications operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of corporate law and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Excellent negotiation and drafting skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of legal practice or in-house counsel experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate, commercial, and employment law.
• Familiarity with marine/shipping or telco law will be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with maritime law, port authority guidelines, customs regulations, and MCMC licensing rules.
• Advise on corporate governance matters for holdings and subsidiaries.
• Handle disputes, litigation processes, and liaise with external legal counsel.
• Maintain legal documentation, licenses, and statutory filings.
• Provide legal guidance on business expansion, mergers, or acquisitions.

Skills

Knowledge of corporate law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Research skills

Excellent drafting skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:
The Legal Executive will provide legal advisory, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations governing marine, customs, logistics, and telecommunications operations. This role requires strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, and industry-specific compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with maritime law, port authority guidelines, customs regulations, and MCMC licensing rules.
• Advise on corporate governance matters for holdings and subsidiaries.
• Handle disputes, litigation processes, and liaise with external legal counsel.
• Maintain legal documentation, licenses, and statutory filings.
• Provide legal guidance on business expansion, mergers, or acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of legal practice or in-house counsel experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate, commercial, and employment law.
• Familiarity with marine/shipping or telco law will be a significant advantage.
• Excellent research, drafting, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills to liaise with government and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to handle multi-jurisdictional legal matters.