Legal Officer

Public Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian financial institution is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage litigation and provide legal advice to its business units. You will be responsible for reviewing commercial agreements and managing court orders. Candidates must possess an LLB degree, be admitted to the Malaysian Bar, and have at least 3 years of legal experience. The role offers competitive remuneration and various employee benefits in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Fair and competitive remuneration

Low interest staff housing loans

Attractive leave schemes

Insurance coverage

Performance-based rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a legal practice.
• Familiar with laws in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage court orders related to garnishee and injunctions.
• Provide legal advice to various business units.
• Review and prepare commercial agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Drafting skills

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage court orders such as garnishee orders, injunction orders and winding up petition / orders.
• Manage litigation suits against the Bank.
• Provide legal advice / training to business units and branches.
• Review and advise on commercial agreements.
• Prepare and review agreements and terms and conditions related to the Bank’s products and services.

Requirements

• An LLB Degree from a recognised university.
• Has been admitted to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal practice in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal role.
• Familiar with laws in relation to financial services and strong background in banking and/or civil litigation.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and vetting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good command of English and meticulous attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

We offer exciting possibilities and doors of opportunities will be opened to high performing individuals. Our employees are the fundamental building block of the Bank's resilience and long term sustainability. We are therefore committed to nurturing, developing and empowering our talents to ensure that each of them will grow to their greatest potential along side the Bank. We hire the most talented people from diverse backgrounds. We value diversity as the wealth of experience and perspectives strengthens our ability to connect with a wide cross-section of customers and build a richer environment for creativity and innovation.

What You Can Get

• Fair and competitive remuneration
• Low interest/interest free staff housing loans/vehicle loans/special loans
• Attractive annual leave scheme, extended maternity leave, sabbatical leave, examination leave etc.
• Insurance coverage and attractive retirement schemes
• Performance-based reward system
• Opportunities for career advancement based on merit
• To encourage employees to strive for career progression, we accord other defined benefits and perks to employees as they progress up the corporate ladder to assume bigger roles and responsibility.