LEGAL MANAGER

Southern Steel Berhad; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel company in Seberang Perai, Penang is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal services and support corporate objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, minimum 7 years of legal experience, and strong negotiation and drafting skills. This full-time role involves contract management, compliance oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders. Attractive benefits include medical allowances, training, and housing support.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Parking

Training

Housing & Car Loan Interest Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in corporate and commercial law.
• In-depth knowledge of contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Proficiency in English is essential; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on a broad range of legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Monitor legal developments and ensure compliance with laws.
• Oversee litigation matters and manage external counsel.
• Facilitate training sessions on legal topics for employees.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

About the role

Southern Steel Berhad is seeking a driven and experienced Legal Manager to join our team in Seberang Perai Penang. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and strategic counsel to support the company's corporate and commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide advice on a broad range of legal matters, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, and other key legal documents to ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.

Monitor legal developments and ensure the company adheres to applicable laws and regulations, updating policies as needed to stay compliant.

Identify and manage potential legal risks in operations, recommending strategies to minimize exposure and protect the business.

Oversee and manage litigation matters, working closely with external counsel to achieve effective outcomes and keep stakeholders informed.

Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to offer practical, business‑centric legal solutions and ensure clear communication.

Facilitate training sessions to educate employees on legal topics, raise awareness of compliance standards, and improve legal understanding across the organization.

Support the cultivation and practice of 5S workplace standards to promote continuous improvement in productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall working conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).

Minimum 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in corporate and commercial law.

In‑depth knowledge of contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and manage legal risks.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver clear legal advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Experience collaborating with stakeholders and providing commercially‑focused legal solutions.

Proficiency in English is essential. Mandarin language skills are an added advantage to facilitate communication with regional stakeholders and clients.

A proactive, solutions‑driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Perks and benefits: Medical, Miscellaneous allowance, Dental, Parking, Training, Housing & Car Loan Interest Subsidy.