Legal Officer / Manager (Contracts & Compliance)

PERSOL; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal services firm in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking a Legal Officer / Manager to oversee contract review and compliance matters. This mid-senior level role requires 6–10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Law. The successful candidate will lead the contract management process, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and strengthen governance frameworks. If you're experienced in legal advisory and corporate compliance, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in contract review and legal advisory.
• Experience in corporate governance and compliance roles.
• Prior in-house counsel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee contract drafting and review.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws.
• Strengthen corporate governance and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Contract review

Legal advisory

Compliance management

Risk assessment

Corporate governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law / LLB

Job description

Legal Officer / Manager (Contracts & Compliance)

The Legal Officer / Manager (Contracts & Compliance) leads and oversees contract review, legal advisory, and corporate compliance matters across the Group. The role is responsible for ensuring that business activities, contracts, and governance processes comply with applicable local and international laws, company policies, and group standards, while providing practical and business-oriented legal support to stakeholders across regions.

This is a mid-senior level, hands-on role with both advisory and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Contracts Management & Legal Advisory

• Lead and oversee drafting and review of:
• NDAs and confidentiality agreements
• Customer, vendor and partner contracts
• Reseller / channel / distribution agreements
• Professional services and consultancy agreements
• Software licensing, SaaS, and subscription agreements
• Identify and assess legal, commercial, financial and compliance risks.
• Recommend negotiation positions and risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts comply with:
• Applicable local and international laws and regulations
• Company policies and internal controls
• Group legal & governance standards
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, obligations, and dispute avoidance.

B. Compliance, Governance & Internal Controls

• Support and strengthen corporate governance and compliance frameworks, including:
• Contract approval & delegation of authority
• Cross-entity / cross-border compliance alignment
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
• Support risk management, internal control reviews, and compliance reporting.
• Participate in due diligence, audit exercises, and regulatory reviews.

C. Documentation, Policy & Records Management

• Oversee a structured contract repository / legal document management system.
• Track:
• Contract renewals and expiries
• Key obligations and milestones
• Approval and compliance records
• Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law / LLB or equivalent.
• Admission to practice law is an advantage.

Experience:

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in:
• Contract review / commercial legal advisory
• Corporate governance / compliance roles
• Experience in:
• Technology / software / cybersecurity / SaaS
• Regional or multi-entity organisations
• Prior in-house counsel experience is preferred.

Secondary Role:

• Finance or HR background / exposure (e.g., audit and accounting support, compliance / headcount reporting, documentation support) will be considered an added advantage.