Legal Officer

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

Job summary

A well-known banking institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a legal professional to manage court orders, provide legal advice, and review commercial agreements. Candidates must have an LLB degree, be admitted to the Malaysian Bar, and possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in legal practice. The role offers competitive remuneration and various employee benefits including staff loans and extensive leave options.

Benefits

Fair and competitive remuneration

Low interest/interest free loans

Attractive annual leave scheme

Insurance coverage

Performance-based reward system

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in legal practice.
• Familiar with laws related to financial services.
• Strong background in banking and/or civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage court orders and litigation suits.
• Provide legal advice and training to business units.
• Review and advise on commercial agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Drafting skills

Education

LLB Degree from a recognised university

Job description

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 alongside 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