Legal Manager

Selangor Dredging Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Affairs Manager to manage legal matters and compliance. This role requires a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in legal practice with strong negotiation and drafting skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and the ability to handle complex legal issues while facilitating stakeholder relationships. This position offers a chance to work within a dynamic environment and contribute to legal success across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in legal practice or in-house corporate counsel.
• Experience in conveyancing/real estate matters and drafting.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and finalize legal documents for various agreements.
• Manage compliance with PDPA and ABAC policies.
• Oversee litigation matters and maintain legal documentation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Certificate of Legal Practice

Job description

Overview

11h ago , from Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB). The Legal Affairs Manager role involves managing legal matters, compliance, and documentation for Selangor Dredging Berhad and its group of companies (the Company). This position acts as a liaison among internal departments and external solicitors to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advice & Contracts

• Provide advice, review and finalise legal documents relating to sale and purchase agreements of land and housing projects, sub-sale, tenancies, corporate, bridging and housing loans, joint venture agreements, shareholders’ agreement, service agreements and such other contracts relating to the Company’s business.
• Maintain and update contract formats and standard clauses as approved by the external panel solicitors and Legal Consultant.

PDPA & ABAC Compliance and Support

• PDPA – review and advise on updates to policies, apply and renew PDPA Certificate, conduct internal audit checks, update PDPA clauses for use by relevant departments.
• ABAC & Whistleblowing – review and advise on updates to policies and conduct internal audit checks.
• Manage legal and regulatory risks relating to PDPA, ABAC & Whistleblowing policies through working with HR department and others.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining compliance frameworks related to the PDPA, ABAC & Whistleblowing governance requirements.
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting records.
• Facilitate compliance-related communication, briefings or awareness initiatives as required.
• Review and advise on the legality of DPO (Data Protection Officer) and Data Breach Notification (DBN) policies.
• Support internal and external audits involving legal and compliance documentation.
• Troubleshoot any other compliance-related matters/issues for the Company.

Litigation & Other Works

• Liaison to accept service of all court summons and work with Company Secretary on Bursa Announcement, as required.
• Assist relevant departments with reviewing court papers, troubleshoot issues with external solicitors and coordinate supporting documents and background information required by external solicitors in relation to all litigation matters.
• Oversee the progress of legal cases through updates from respective departments, troubleshoot and update material litigation and documentation to ensure timely action and proper record-keeping.
• Keep abreast with all areas of law relating to the Company’s business and provide legal briefing/updates on changes to the law, as and when required.
• Undertake such other legal work as may be required from time to time.

Legal Administration

• PDPA – review and advise on updates to policies, apply and renew PDPA Certificate, conduct internal audit checks, update PDPA clauses for use by relevant depts.
• ABAC & Whistleblowing – review and advise on updates to policies and conduct internal audit checks.
• Manage legal and regulatory risks relating to PDPA, ABAC & Whistleblowing policies through working with HR department and others.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining compliance frameworks related to the PDPA, ABAC & Whistleblowing governance requirements.
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting records.
• Facilitate compliance-related communication, briefings or awareness initiatives as required.
• Review and advise on the legality of DPO (Data Protection Officer) and Data Breach Notification (DBN) policies.
• Support internal and external audits involving legal and compliance documentation.
• Troubleshoot any other compliance-related matters/issues for the Company.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5-7 years\' relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house corporate counsel in a major property development corporation with experience in conveyancing/real estate matters and drafting skills.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Law, LLB or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution, Certificate of Legal Practice or its equivalent. Company Secretary Experience; Bursa Announcement & Compliance.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with attention to details.
• Strategic and critical thinker with excellent planning, management and organizational skills to multitask different matters simultaneously.
• Takes initiative to provide practical solutions or recommendations to complex legal issues where legal precedents may not exist.
• Able to priorities and work within a short and limited timeline on urgent matters.
• Action oriented, self-motivated and highly driven.
• An excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to foster stakeholder relationships and work independently as well as with teams across the business.
• Has a high level of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality.

Interested candidates please email your application with your latest resume to *******@sdb.com.my.

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