Legal Executive

Hibiscus Petroleum; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Legal Executive to enhance its Legal Department. The candidate will provide legal support across all business units, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while mitigating risks. Required qualifications include a law degree with 4-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in both English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential. Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are key attributes for this role.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s in law and Advocate & Solicitor called to the Malaysian Bar.
• At least 4-5 years post-qualification experience, preferably in oil and gas.
• High proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Support General Counsel with legal advice, compliance, and mitigation of legal risks.
• Draft and review contracts, manage dispute resolutions, ensure adherence to legal standards.
• Conduct legal research and provide advisory on business operations.

Skills

Sound drafting abilities

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

The Legal Executive is responsible for supporting the Assistant General Counsel and Group General Counsel in carrying out the Legal Department’s functions. This role provides legal support and advice to all business units within the Hibiscus Group, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, and facilitating effective decision-making across the organisation. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Primary Support
• Support the business development and corporate finance functions, and other corporate functions at the corporate level
• Provide general legal support as necessary on the legal aspects of the business across all business units
• Advisory
• Research on applicable laws
• Review matters and provide legal advice on contractual, commercial, and operational issues
• Draft opinions for the consideration of the Assistant General Counsel and Group General Counsel
• Draft executive summaries as required
• Dispute Resolution
• Liaise with internal teams and external solicitors, if required
• Facilitate meetings, discussions, and exchange of documents
• Prepare relevant documentation
• Draft and/or review letters of demand
• Review pleadings and other court/tribunal documents
• Manage status updates of disputes
• Contracting
• Review Contracts and Procurement deliverables including invitation to bid documents, technical evaluation reports, letters of award, letters of extension, etc.
• Participate in technical evaluations of bid submissions
• Ensure contractual documentation conforms to contracting policies and that the relevant entity within the Hibiscus Group is adequately protected with respect to liabilities, indemnities, and insurance by vetting such documentation prior to issuance
• Draft and/or amend agreements as needed by the various business units
• Education
• Assist in carrying out any awareness or education initiatives of the Legal department
• Review and update/improve contract templates
  
  

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification:
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent
• Advocate and Solicitor called to the Malaysian Bar
• Experience:
• At least 4-5 years post-qualification experience. Experience in the oil and gas industry will be prioritised.
• Advocate and solicitor called to the Malaysian Bar
• Litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Other Requirements:
• High proficiency in spoken and written English
• Fluent in spoken and written Bahasa Malaysia
• Skills and Values
• Sound and strong drafting abilities
• Able to interpret clauses accurately and holistically
• Sound, logical and rational thinking
• Strong attention to details
• Responsive and timely
• Proactive and able to problem solve effectively
• Able to work independently and produce accurate and sound deliverables
• Accountable and takes ownership of own work performance
• Receptive towards negative/constructive feedback and performance management, if any
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess an inquiring mind