Legal Manager

GAMBIT GROUP SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GamBit Group Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a proactive Legal Manager to oversee legal matters across the Group and its subsidiaries, including our trust and estate planning services.

You will provide practical legal advice, draft and review contracts, manage documentation, and liaise with external counsel to safeguard the Group's interests and support business objectives. You will work closely with Compliance and various departments, develop standard legal templates and policies, and guide management on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in corporate legal affairs, commercial contracts, trust services, estate planning, or related field.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Good knowledge of corporate law, contract law, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with trust deeds, will-writing, estate planning, fiduciary services is a plus.
• Experience coordinating external legal counsel and managing legal matters independently.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, problem-solving, and commercially oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with management and stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Proficiency in English, BM and Mandarin is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage legal matters across the Group and subsidiaries, advising on commercial, operational, corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, trust deeds, wills, MOUs, NDAs, employment agreements, SOPs, and internal policies.
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation measures and alternatives; advise on implications of business decisions.
• Provide will-writing and estate planning services to clients, including preparing documents and advising on options.
• Coordinate with external lawyers, law firms, and advisers; manage costs and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with Compliance to support regulatory compliance and monitor developments.
• Support corporate governance matters, including board/shareholder resolutions and documentation.
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates, templates, templates, and SOPs to strengthen governance and operations.
• Provide legal support to all departments on contractual, employment, and business matters.
• Conduct internal training on legal, regulatory, and risk management topics.
• Prepare legal assessments and recommendations for management.
• Undertake any other legal or related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting & negotiation

Communication & interpersonal

Time management

Confidentiality

MS Office / Google Workspace

English, BM, Mandarin

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

External counsel coordination

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded, and solution-oriented Legal Manager to oversee legal matters across our Group of Companies, including our trust company. The successful candidate will provide practical legal advice, manage legal documentation, support trust and estate planning services, and work closely with management, internal departments, and external legal advisers to safeguard the Group's interests and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage legal matters across the Group and its subsidiaries, providing practical legal advice to management and business units on commercial, operational, corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of legal documents, including commercial agreements, contracts, trust deeds, wills, MOUs, NDAs, employment agreements, SOPs, internal policies, and other legal instruments.

Identify and assess legal risks, provide practical mitigation measures and alternative solutions, and advise management on the legal implications of business decisions and proposed initiatives.

Provide will-writing and estate planning services to clients, including taking instructions, preparing legal documents, and advising on estate planning options and trust arrangements, within the scope of applicable laws and professional qualifications.

Act as the primary liaison with external lawyers, law firms, and professional advisers, coordinating legal instructions, reviewing advice, managing legal matters and costs, and overseeing dispute resolution, claims, and pre-litigation matters.

Work closely with the Compliance Team to support regulatory compliance, interpret applicable laws and regulations, monitor legal developments, and coordinate regulatory enquiries, inspections, and audit matters.

Support corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder resolutions, corporate documentation, statutory matters, and coordination with company secretaries and external advisers.

Develop and maintain standard legal templates, documentation, record-keeping systems, internal policies, and SOPs to strengthen the Group's legal framework, governance, and operational efficiency.

Provide legal support to all departments, including Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Business Development, Sales, and Trust Administration, on contractual, employment, operational, and other business matters.

Conduct internal training and provide guidance to employees on relevant legal, contractual, regulatory, and risk management matters.

Prepare legal assessments, reports, and recommendations for management, presenting practical solutions and alternative courses of action to support informed decision-making.

Undertake any other legal, corporate advisory, or related duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent recognised legal qualification.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs, commercial contracts, trust services, estate planning, or a related field.

Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documentation.

Good knowledge of corporate law, contract law, corporate governance, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Experience in trust deeds, will-writing, estate planning, or fiduciary services will be an added advantage.

Experience coordinating external legal counsel and managing legal matters independently.

Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a practical and commercially oriented mindset.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with management, clients, internal departments, and external stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters with professionalism and integrity.

Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia (BM) and Mandarin is a strong advantage.

GamBit Group is a technology-driven consortium of private wealth management companies, encompassing trustee services, digital asset custody, private credit and equity. We bridge traditional and digital finance to offer innovative, accessible solutions that preserve and grow wealth across generations. Our mission is to democratize wealth management, making financial planning, literacy, and inheritance solutions accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.

GamBit Group is a technology-driven consortium of private wealth management companies, encompassing trustee services, digital asset custody, private credit and equity. We bridge traditional and digital finance to offer innovative, accessible solutions that preserve and grow wealth across generations. Our mission is to democratize wealth management, making financial planning, literacy, and inheritance solutions accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.