Legal Manager (F&B company based in Bangi)

Agensi Pekerjaan Talent Recruit Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Legal Manager to oversee legal, compliance, and contractual affairs. You will draft and manage legal documents, advise on compliance with Malaysian laws, and support employment-related matters. This role requires significant legal experience, particularly in corporate law, with strong negotiation and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Dental benefits

Optical benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in corporate, commercial, or employment law.
• Handling government or GLC-related contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on contracts and risks.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian laws.
• Advise on HR matters regarding employment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Legal Manager (F&B company based in Bangi)

Our client is a well-established large-scale catering and food services company headquartered in Bangi, Selangor, with operations across multiple sectors, including private, corporate, and government‑linked projects. They are looking to appoint an In‑house Legal Manager / Senior Executive (1 year renewable contract) to lead the company’s legal, compliance, and contractual affairs.

Job Summary

The Legal Manager is responsible for providing in‑house legal advisory and compliance support across company operations, with particular focus on contracts, regulatory compliance, risk management, employment matters, and dispute management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a range of legal documents including catering and service contracts, government and institutional agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, and tenancy agreements.
• Provide legal advice to management on contract interpretation, risks, and obligations.
• Identify legal risks across operations and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian laws and regulations, monitor regulatory changes, and advise management on legal impact and necessary actions.
• Advise HR and management on employment matters, such as employment contracts and policies, disciplinary actions and terminations, industrial relations and dispute handling.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, Industrial Court, or relevant authorities when required.
• Maintain legal records, corporate documents, licenses, and permits.
• Support board resolutions, company secretarial matters, and compliance filings (in coordination with external company secretary).

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5‑8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in‑house legal role or legal practice with exposure to corporate, commercial, or employment law.
• Experience handling government, institutional, or GLC‑related contracts will be an added advantage.
• Exposure in F&B, catering, or facilities management is highly advantageous.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Info

• Mon‑Fri (9am‑6pm)
• Performance Bonus
• Dental/Optical benefits

Contact

Interested candidates may apply online or send your resume to revathiy(at)talentrecruit.com.my. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Application Details

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?