Manager, Group Legal

OSK Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OSK Holdings Berhad in Malaysia seeks an in-house legal professional to oversee the Group's legal functions, ensuring efficient workflows across OSK Holdings Berhad and its subsidiaries. You will manage litigation related to property and construction, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, advise on corporate transactions, and conduct legal research to keep the Group compliant.

The role requires a qualified lawyer with 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong writing and communication

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent qualification.
• Malaysian Bar admission preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant legal experience with property development knowledge.
• Experience in corporate transactions is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong drafting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for internal stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure efficient legal functions for OSK Holdings Berhad and subsidiaries.
• Manage and monitor litigation related to property and construction across tribunals, adjudication, arbitration and courts.
• Support Property and Construction business units with legal research and advisory services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements (service, NDA, tenancy, marketing, etc.).
• Advise on corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Research legal developments and ensure compliance for the OSK Group and advise on impact.
• Provide legal support on ad hoc matters and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal drafting

Stakeholder communication

Legal research

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admission to Malaysian Bar (preferred)

Job description

To oversee and ensure that all legal functions are carried out efficiently and effectively and to ensure a smooth workflow in OSK Holdings Berhad and all subsidiaries, existing and to be established ("Group").

Job Responsibilities :

Manage and monitor litigation matters of the OSK Group related to property and construction in tribunal, adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings, including drafting and reviewing cause papers, liaising with external solicitors, and providing regular updates on litigation matters to Management.

Support the Property and Construction business units in various legal areas, including legal research and advisory services relating to project development, tenancies, and construction-related matters.

Draft, review, advise on and/or negotiate a broad range of legal and commercial agreements, including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, tenancy and property-related agreements, marketing and collaboration agreements, and other legal documents required by the OSK Group.

Advise on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, share sales, joint ventures, etc.

Research legal cases, legal developments and legislation to keep abreast of applicable laws relating to the OSK Group's businesses and operations, and advise on their impact, including any compliance requirements arising from such changes or updates.

Provide legal support on ad hoc matters, strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects as required and instructed from time to time.

Requirements :

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification. Admission to the Malaysian Bar is preferred.

Minimum 5 to 7 years' relevant legal experience, with experience and knowledge of applicable laws relating to property development, including construction, strata, housing, commercial and land matters.

Experience in corporate transactions is a plus.

Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong drafting skills.

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

OSK Holdings Berhad is a conglomerate with diversified business interests in Property Development and Investment, Financial Services, Construction, Industries and Hospitality. Its businesses are conducted via its subsidiaries OSK Property Holdings Bhd, PJ Development Holdings Bhd and OSK Capital Sdn Bhd.

Over the years, OSK Holdings has evolved from a financial services group with a regional presence across ASEAN and Hong Kong into a property and financial services conglomerate with businesses in Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia.

OSK Holdings first started its operations in 1963 as a stock broking company. It subsequently obtained a Universal Broker license in 2001 and was upgraded to an Investment Bank in 2007. In 2012, OSK Holdings sold its investment banking business to RHB Capital Berhad, in a transaction which resulted in OSK Holdings owning approximately 10% of RHB Capital's shares.

In 2015, OSK Holdings Berhad completed the merger exercise with its affiliate companies OSK Property Holdings Berhad and PJ Development Holdings Berhad which resulted in the company owning 99.99% and 89% respectively.

OSK Holdings takes a long term view on all its businesses and seeks to build a dynamic and progressive organisation that is led by people who are of good character, committed and highly skilled in their areas of expertise.

OSK Holdings Berhad is a conglomerate with diversified business interests in Property Development and Investment, Financial Services, Construction, Industries and Hospitality. Its businesses are conducted via its subsidiaries OSK Property Holdings Bhd, PJ Development Holdings Bhd and OSK Capital Sdn Bhd.

Over the years, OSK Holdings has evolved from a financial services group with a regional presence across ASEAN and Hong Kong into a property and financial services conglomerate with businesses in Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia.

OSK Holdings first started its operations in 1963 as a stock broking company. It subsequently obtained a Universal Broker license in 2001 and was upgraded to an Investment Bank in 2007. In 2012, OSK Holdings sold its investment banking business to RHB Capital Berhad, in a transaction which resulted in OSK Holdings owning approximately 10% of RHB Capital's shares.

In 2015, OSK Holdings Berhad completed the merger exercise with its affiliate companies OSK Property Holdings Berhad and PJ Development Holdings Berhad which resulted in the company owning 99.99% and 89% respectively.

OSK Holdings takes a long term view on all its businesses and seeks to build a dynamic and progressive organisation that is led by people who are of good character, committed and highly skilled in their areas of expertise.