Legal Manager

Hong Leong Assurance; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Manager to provide timely legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in law with 5 to 10 years of experience, preferably in financial services or insurance. Strong legal drafting skills and proficiency in legal tech tools are essential for this role. The company offers collaborative opportunities across departments in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of legal experience, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice to stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate contracts across various business areas.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Support corporate exercises and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Legal drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)

Qualified advocate & solicitor in Malaysia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal tech tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents across various business areas including insurance, property, finance, and employment.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support corporate exercises and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with external counsel and monitor performance.
• Assist in developing legal policies, procedures, and templates.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Head of Legal on all matters related to the Legal Division as assigned from time to time.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Head of Legal.

Managerial

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Organizational

• Effective liaison with all business units across the organization on legal matters and provides necessary inputs where required.
• Adept at using technology to enhance legal and compliance functions.

Jobholder Requirements

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) and related experience.
• Qualified advocate & solicitor in Malaysia.

Experience/Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of legal experience, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and able to work independently and in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with legal tech tools.
• Demonstrates initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Drives change through strategic and innovative thinking.

The Legal Manager provides legal support across business units, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A team player to align and work together with other managers in the legal department.