Legal Executive (Contracts & Compliance)

Gradiant; Puchong; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water treatment sector is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Executive for their Group Legal & Compliance team in Puchong. The role involves managing contracts, compliance, and liaising with regulatory bodies, ideal for candidates with relevant experience in engineering or construction sectors. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years working experience in legal or compliance roles, preferably in engineering/construction.
• Solid experience in managing commercial or procurement contracts.
• Familiarity with regulatory body liaison is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft sales, procurement, and construction contracts.
• Collaborate on contract risk assessments and negotiations.
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance tasks.

Skills

Contract Management

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Research

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Law

Tools

SAP

Job description

About us

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects.

At Gradiant, we specialize in developing and implementing advanced water treatment technologies that address some of the most pressing global water challenges.

We have the broadest range of differentiated end-to-end solutions and know-how to solve the world’s most important water challenges, with focused expertise in water reuse, resource recovery, waste minimization, & digital solutions. We design, build, and operate water treatment facilities for the world’s most important industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and renewable energy. Our Malaysia subsidiary, Sigma Water Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd (SWEM) is based in Puchong, Selangor and has a dynamic team of 160+ employees. SWEM is an industrial water and wastewater treatment company with long success in delivering water treatment solutions in Southeast Asia across multiple applications and segments.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Executive to join our Group Legal & Compliance team. This role offers a competitive salary and the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (to be discussed during the interview).

This position will work closely with and support the Group’s in-house Legal Team based in Singapore, while focusing primarily on contract review, licensing compliance, and legal support for operations in Malaysia. Ideal for candidates with 3–5 years of experience in legal or contract-related roles, especially within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and draft sales, procurement, and construction contracts in alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support contract risk assessments and negotiations.
• Liaise with external authorities and licensing bodies (e.g. DOE, BOMBA, CIDB, local councils) for regulatory and certification matters.
• Assist with corporate governance tasks such as board resolutions, company secretarial filings, and statutory compliance.
• Monitor internal compliance activities, including license renewals, third-party risk, and contract tracking.
• Support litigation and dispute matters where needed, including coordination with external legal counsel.
• Manage legal administrative work such as invoice processing, document filing, and record-keeping using SAP.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years of working experience in legal, contracts, or compliance roles — preferably in an in-house or engineering/construction environment.
• Solid experience in reviewing and managing commercial or procurement contracts.
• Experience in liaising with government/regulatory bodies is an advantage.
• Independent, well-organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with SAP or other enterprise systems is an added advantage.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.