Litigation Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan PeopleLAKE Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan PeopleLAKE Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior legal counsel to manage civil and commercial litigation and provide strategic legal advice across departments. You will coordinate with external counsel, draft essential agreements, and shape dispute resolution approaches.

The role requires extensive litigation experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to handle multiple cases under tight deadlines while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Malaysian Bar with LLB.
• Minimum 7–10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in a legal firm handling commercial disputes and court proceedings is essential.
• Experience in an in-house legal role is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, contract law, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all litigation and dispute resolution matters, including civil and commercial disputes.
• Liaise and coordinate with external solicitors, counsel, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide sound legal advice to management and departments on operational and contractual issues.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Develop litigation strategies and monitor ongoing cases for optimal outcomes.
• Assess legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the Legal Department in corporate exercises as required.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting of legal matters.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Time management

Stakeholder management

Independent and proactive

Education

LLB and Malaysian Bar admission

Job description

• Manage and oversee all litigation and dispute resolution matters, including civil and commercial disputes.
• Liaise and coordinate with external solicitors, counsel, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide sound legal advice to management and various departments on operational and contractual issues.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Develop litigation strategies and monitor ongoing cases to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Assess legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the Legal Department in corporate exercises, where required.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting of legal matters.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) with admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 7–10 years of working experience, with strong exposure to civil litigation practice.
• Prior experience in a legal firm handling commercial disputes and court proceedings is essential.
• Experience in an in-house legal role will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, contract law, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and work under tight timelines.

Preferred Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• Independent, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.