Legal Manager

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Legal Manager who will provide legal support, review and draft transactional documentation, and advise on legal matters related to banking operations. The successful candidate must have a law degree and at least 10 years of experience in general practice or corporate counsel, preferably within banking and financial services. Strong English proficiency and analytical skills are essential for this role, which involves guiding various business units and participating in project support.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in general practice or in-house corporate counsel.
• Experience in banking, corporate finance, or restructuring is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to business units.
• Draft and review various legal documentation.
• Counsel on potential legal issues.
• Represent the Legal Department in working groups.

Skills

Legal advice

Documentation drafting

Analytical research

Interpersonal skills

Risk evaluation

Education

Law degree from a reputable university

Job description

TheLegalManagerwill be responsible for providing legal support through advisory work, review and drafting of transactional/product documentation to business units and banking operations in relation to daily operations. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Legal.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide sound legal advice, guidance and support to various business/operational units within the Bank and actively participate in project support through provision of legal matters.

Reviewing and drafting various documentation, including IT contracts, commercial contracts, loan documentation, product and marketing collaterals.

Prepare the analytical review of available information and suggest well-considered recommendations on lawful contents with multiple demands.

Counsel the operating units on potential legal issues/opinions to ensure the organization’s interests are protected from a legal perspective.

Represent the Legal Department as a member of working groups where legal representation is required.

Job Requirements:

A law graduate from a reputable university with at least 10 years of solid experience in general practice with an established legal firm in Malaysia. Handling portfolios in any one or more relevant areas such as banking, conveyancing, corporate finance or restructuring and/or in-house corporate counsel with knowledge of banking and financial services is a plus.

Business and legal proficiency in English (written/spoken).

Independent self-starter with good interpersonal skills and detail oriented with good analytical research skills.

Ability to make practical evaluations of risk and apply a commercially savvy approach to legal matters.

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