Legal Officer

Alumdunia Sdn Bhd; Serendah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage legal matters associated with daily operations. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, providing legal compliance advice, and handling communications with clients and government bodies. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Law, at least 5 years of corporate legal experience, and fluency in Chinese, English, and Malay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in corporate or law firms.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate law, contract law, labor law.
• Familiarity with trade regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters related to daily operations.
• Draft and review commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Provide legal compliance advice and monitor legal changes.

Skills

Legal analysis

Risk assessment

Negotiation skills

Fluent in Chinese

Fluent in English

Fluent in Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Legal professional qualification (e.g., CLP, Bar)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role overview: Manage legal matters related to the company’s daily operations, including contract review, compliance, legal consultation, and dispute resolution; draft and review commercial agreements, MOUs, and other legal documents to ensure compliance and minimize legal risk; handle legal communications and negotiations with government bodies, clients, and vendors; provide legal compliance advice regarding Malaysian laws and applicable international laws (e.g., import/export, cross-border investment, arbitration); monitor legal and regulatory changes, assess business impact, and provide proactive recommendations; assist in developing and improving the company’s legal risk control and compliance framework; liaise with external legal counsel and advisors to support major legal matters; handle employment law, compliance issues, and matters related to IP and corporate governance as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters related to the company’s daily operations, including contract review, compliance, legal consultation, and dispute resolution
• Draft, review, and revise commercial agreements, MOUs, and other legal documents to ensure compliance and minimize legal risk
• Handle legal communications and negotiations with government bodies, clients, and vendors
• Provide legal compliance advice regarding Malaysian laws and applicable international laws (e.g., import/export, cross-border investment, arbitration)
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes, assess business impact, and provide proactive recommendations
• Assist in developing and improving the company’s legal risk control and compliance framework
• Liaise with external legal counsel and advisors to support major legal matters
• Handle employment law, compliance issues, and matters related to IP and corporate governance as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law; legal professional qualification (e.g., CLP, Bar, or equivalent) is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in corporate in-house counsel or law firms, preferably in the manufacturing or international business sector
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate law, contract law, labor law, trade regulations, and local compliance requirements
• Familiarity with international trade law and commercial dispute resolution is highly preferred
• Excellent legal analysis, risk assessment, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, legal drafting, and documentation skills
• Proficient in Chinese, English, and Malay (both written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting legal affairs for Chinese enterprises in Malaysia
• Familiarity with cross-border legal issues and regulatory differences between China and Malaysia
• Knowledge of ESG compliance, anti-trust, or data protection regulations is a plus