Legal Executive

Great Pyramid; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime and telecommunications is seeking a Legal Executive to provide legal advisory and manage contracts. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations affecting operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of corporate law and at least 2 years of legal experience. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, advising on corporate governance, and liaising with legal counsel. If you have excellent negotiation skills and a familiarity with maritime or telco law, we encourage you to apply.

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

Corporate law knowledge

Contract negotiation

Research skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

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.