Legal Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Consultant to manage contracts and oversee legal disputes. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of legal experience in a corporate environment. This is a full-time position offering a rewarding opportunity to influence legal practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on legal experience in a corporate setting.
• Experience in handling contracts, corporate transactions, conveyancing, acquisitions, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of all contracts and legal documents, including drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Lead the management of legal disputes, collaborating with external law firms.
• Serve as the primary internal consultant for legal risk and compliance.
• Provide legal guidance to senior management and departments.

Education

Law Degree (LL.B.) or a Master's degree in Law

Bachelor Degree

Job description

About the Company

The client handles a diverse range of projects, including construstion, oil & gas and MORE locally and overseas, offering exposure across multiple engineering disciplines.

About the Job

Responsible for end-to-end management of all contracts and legal documents, from initial drafting and comprehensive review to complex negotiation, guaranteeing legal validity and effective risk control across the organization. Drive the management of legal disputes (litigation, arbitration, etc.), working closely with external law firms to develop strategies that achieve the best outcomes for the Group. Act as the primary internal consultant for legal risk and compliance, conducting due diligence for acquisitions or other significant transactions, updating internal policies, and ensuring the Group operates in strict accordance with all regulatory and statutory obligations. Provide legal guidance to senior management and different departments, facilitating effective business operations and proactively educating staff on key legal and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of all contracts and legal documents, including drafting, review, and negotiation, ensuring legal validity and risk control.
• Lead the management of legal disputes (litigation, arbitration, etc.), collaborating with external law firms to secure favorable outcomes.
• Serve as the primary internal consultant for legal risk and compliance, performing due diligence for acquisitions, updating policies, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal guidance to senior management and departments, supporting business operations and educating staff on legal and contractual matters.

Requirements

• Law Degree (LL.B.) or a Master's degree in Law.
• 5 to 8 years of hands‑on legal experience in a corporate setting or law firm, specifically in handling contracts, corporate transactions, conveyancing, acquisitions, and litigation.

Skills

No additional skills required.

Qualification

No additional qualifications required.

Education

Bachelor Degree