Legal Executive

Cenviro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate legal firm based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Assistant to assist the Senior Manager in drafting, reviewing legal contracts and providing legal advice to internal clients. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, a minimum of 1 to 2 years of legal experience, and excellent communication skills in English and Malay. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical abilities are essential. Competitive salary and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Law or LL.B (Hons) or its equivalent.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ working experience in the legal industry, preferably in corporate legal.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Malay.
• IT savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well as part of a team.
• Competency in research and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Manager, Legal in drafting and reviewing contracts/documents.
• Provide simple legal opinions/advice to internal clients.
• Conduct research on law and legal matters.
• Ensure effective operational and administrative functions of the Legal Department.
• Maintain a professional filing system to support business needs.
• Interact professionally with all levels of management and clients.
• Manage liaising with external solicitors and third-party advisors.
• Undertake special assignments as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Malay

IT savvy

Strong analytical and critical thinking

Research and drafting skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law or LL.B (Hons) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Assisting Senior Manager, Legal in drafting, editing, negotiating, reviewing, revising and vetting of non-complex legal contracts/documents.

Assisting Senior Manager, Legal in providing a non-complex or simple legal opinion/advice from to time to the internal clients within Cenviro Group.

Conducting research on law, case law, legislations, regulations and other legal matters as assigned.

Assisting Senior Manager, Legal in ensuring that the operational and administrative functions of the Legal Department are delivered effectively and efficient to stakeholders.

Maintaining professional filing system, both electronically and manually, to support the information and management needs of the business.

Maintaining strict confidentiality and interact professionally with all levels of management, staff and clients.

Managing or liaising with external solicitors and other third-party advisors on Cenviro Group’s legal matters and able to coordinate all information required by the external solicitors for handling legal matters for Cenviro Group.

Undertaking special assignments and other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualification:

Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Law or LL.B (Hons) or its equivalent.

Minimum 1 to 2 years’ working experience in legal industry, preferably in corporate legal.

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Malay.

IT savvy and proficient with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point Presentation)

Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work well as part of a team.

Competency in research and drafting skills.

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