Legal Executive

Stealth Solutions Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia is seeking a Legal Executive for a 6-12 months contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all legal-related tasks, drafting various agreements, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, have corporate or in-house experience, and be fluent in Malay and English. Benefits include EPF contributions, medical benefits, and company cars for work-related matters.

Benefits

Company contribution of EPF, SOCSO, EIS

Medical Benefit

Company Cars (For Company related matters)

Fuel Card / Touch and Go Card (For Company related matters)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent required.
• Experience in Corporate or in-house positions; Litigation background is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Travel readiness at short notice is needed.
• Effective communication in Malay and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all legal tasks of the Company's Group.
• Draft and vet agreements for various transactions.
• Manage legal risk issues across the Company's Group.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Oversee litigation and coordinate with external counsels.

Skills

Knowledge in legal matters

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent

Job description

Legal Executive (6 - 12 months contract)

Report to Head of Legal Department (HOD) and/or directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer and/or Executive Directors of the Company's Group.

Handle all legal related tasks of the Company's Group (including the company's holding company(ies), subsidiaries, related companies, associated entities, etc.) as per instructed by the HOD.

Draft and/or vet all forms of agreements including but not limited to memorandum of agreements, joint venture agreements, sale and purchase agreements, service agreements, tenancy agreements, lease agreements, terms of engagement, memorandum of understanding, deeds, undertakings, merger & acquisition agreements, EPCC agreements etc. concerning different and various transactions of the Group.

Vet all forms of correspondences, agreements and contracts on a case by case basis upon request from other department and approved by the HOD.

Identify, manage and mitigate legal risk issues across the Company's Group.

Ensure that the Company's Group complies with legislation, regulation and the requirements of professional bodies and other organizations.

Ensure proper execution of contracts, agreements and legal documents.

Ensure proper management and administration of legal documents.

Keep abreast of commercial law changes and draft write-up/notes on topical issues for use across the Company's Group.

Prepare legal report and assist in preparation of business proposal to the Executive Directors of the Company's Group.

Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration and certain legal matters handled by external counsels and liaise with external counsels.

Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Company's Group and/or HOD from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent
• Must have experience in Corporate or in-house. Litigation background is an advantage.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadline.
• Called to the Bar is an added advantage.
• Willing to travel outstation with a short notice.
• Knowledge in legal matters with excellent communication.
• Required language(s): Malay & English
• Able to work in team and independently whenever needed and meet the deadlines.

Company Benefit:

• Company contribution of EPF, SOCSO, EIS
• Medical Benefit
• Company Cars (For Company related matters)
• Fuel Card / Touch and Go Card (For Company related matters)