Legal Executive

SupportFinity™; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Malaysia is seeking a qualified legal advisor to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, negotiate contracts, and provide legal guidance. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Laws, 2-5 years of experience in a legal environment, and proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position offers benefits including EPF, SOCSO, and annual leaves.

Benefits

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leaves

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of working experience in a legal environment.
• Experience in-house legal counsel or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Preferably Legal Practice certified or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advisory to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Reviewing and drafting various types of contracts and legal documents.
• Highlighting legal risks via established governance processes.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Language proficiency in English

Language proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Providing legal advisory to the Group to ensure compliance with any rules, regulations and laws.
• Reviewing and drafting various types of contracts and other legal documentation for the Group;
• Negotiating contracts with internal and external parties and finalising contracts for execution;
• Highlight legal risks effectively via the established governance process;
• Providing legal advisory and guidance to the Group (general or specific areas of law);
• Identifying and escalating legal and regulatory issues to the Group;
• Contract administration, compliance and approval;- Reviewing and updating standard legal templates as and when necessary;
• Educate internal clients on the relevant legal issues as and when necessary;
• Conducting legal research on various issues of law as and when requested by the superiors; and
• Supporting and assisting the superiors in all areas of work.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws and related field; and
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of working experience in a legal environment.
• Experience in-house legal counsel or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Preferably Legal Practice certified or any certifications from other professional bodies; and
• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).

Job Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leaves