Legal Manager

The HEINEKEN Company; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking an experienced lawyer to work with the Senior Manager- Legal, independently handling day-to-day legal matters and providing timely, commercially sound advice to support business objectives.

You will advise on commercial transactions, contracts, marketing communications and business operations, manage debt recovery and disputes, and strengthen compliance across the organization. International exposure and in-house experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified in law with admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial and corporate matters.
• In-house experience preferred; litigation exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing and other functions on transactions and contracts.
• Manage debt recovery and support dispute resolution to protect company interests.
• Identify legal/regulatory risks and strengthen compliance frameworks.
• Review, negotiate contracts and improve contract management processes.
• Oversee trademark matters and advise on enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver cost-conscious solutions.
• Develop and deliver legal training and guidance to staff.

Skills

Commercial law

Dispute management

Contract negotiation

IP law

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

English & BM communication

Education

Law degree

Admission to Malaysian Bar

Job description

In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Manager- Legal, independently managing day-to-day legal matters while providing practical, timely and commercially sound advice to support our business objectives and safeguard the Company’s interests.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commercial Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice and support to Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing and other business functions on commercial transactions, contracts, marketing communications and business operations.
• Debt Recovery & Dispute Management: Manage debt recovery matters, assess legal risks and support dispute resolution to protect the Company’s interests.
• Legal Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, strengthen compliance frameworks, and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Contract & Policy Management: Review and negotiate contracts, develop practical legal guidelines and improve contract management processes to support effective business decision-making.
• Intellectual Property Protection: Oversee trademark matters, identify potential infringements and advise on appropriate enforcement actions.
• Stakeholder & External Counsel Management: Partner with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to deliver effective, timely and cost-conscious legal solutions.
• Legal Capability Building: Develop and deliver legal and compliance briefings, training and guidance to help employees understand and fulfil their legal responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Law degree and admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• At least 8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial, corporate and other relevant legal matters. In-house legal experience is strongly preferred, and litigation experience would be an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness, sound legal judgment and the ability to manage legal matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin proficiency would be an added advantage.
• A high-integrity professional with a strong governance mindset, a proactive approach to risk management and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.