Legal Executive

Chery Automobile; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automobile company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a legal professional to provide extensive legal support. The role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance matters, and working with various business units. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 3-5 years of experience in in-house legal work, and proficiency in both English and Malay, with Mandarin as an advantage. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing industry while ensuring legal compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience needed, ideally in-house.
• Familiarity with data privacy and corporate compliance is a plus.
• Mandarin proficiency is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Monitor changes in laws and advise on compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal drafting

Compliance advising

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Proficient in English and Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

We are seeking a highly driven legal professional with strong experience in providing practical legal support, including reviewing and drafting agreements, advising on compliance matters, and working closely with cross-functional teams to support business operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Draft, review and negotiate all types of commercial contracts and legal documents.

Liaise with various business units across the company and provide necessary inputs where required.

Monitor and analyze changes in laws and regulations impacting the industry and advise the company on compliance requirements.

Assist in developing and implementing internal policies, procedures, processes and guidelines related to contract management.

Conduct legal research on assigned matters and provide well-reasoned recommendations.

Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders.

Attend to all other legal matters as instructed by the superior.

Qualification/ Skills:

Possess a bachelor’s degree in law and admitted to the Bar in Malaysia or other recognized jurisdictions.

Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with exposure to in-house legal work.

Proficient in English and Malay (Mandarin proficiency considered an advantage).

Detail-orientated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with data privacy, intellectual property, competition law or corporate compliance matters will be an added advantage.

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