Manager, Group Legal

UiTM Holdings; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Malaysia is seeking a legal professional responsible for establishing a strong legal framework and managing its Legal Department operations. The ideal candidate will provide legal services and advice, vet contracts, and coordinate litigation matters. Strong knowledge in corporate law and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment that requires leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in corporate advisory and legal functions.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is a MUST.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust legal framework.
• Manage the operations of the Legal Department.
• Provide legal services to UHSB and its Group.
• Prepare and vet contracts and agreements.

Skills

Corporate advisory

Legal research and analysis

Organizational skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• To be responsible on the establishment and maintenance of a robust and effective legal framework.
• To manage and administer the operations of the Legal Department in an effective and efficient manner.
• To provide legal services to UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd ("UHSB") and its Group of Companies ("UHSB Group" or "Group") in commercial and administrative functions for the Group in relation to its daily operations and ad‑hoc projects.
• To be the main liaison officer to the external legal panel for the Company.
• To provide assistance and legal opinion to the management on legal and risk matters.
• To prepare and vet all related contracts and agreements prior to execution to protect the Company’s interest.
• Develop related SOPs for the Group.
• Coordinate all litigation matters with the appointed legal panel.
• Prepare reports and updates on legal matters.
• To provide legal opinions and legal advice to UHSB Group on all legal matters.
• To draft, vet and negotiate contracts/agreements and to prepare and coordinate all types of documentation in relation to legal matters.
• To provide legal and regulatory advices on all regulations applicable to the Group and its operations.
• To review legal complaints and litigation cases and to advise and seek appropriate methods to resolve the same and to ensure exposure and loss to the company is minimized or eliminated, wherever possible.
• To represent Legal Unit as a member of working groups where legal representation is required.
• Perform other tasks related to legal matters of the Group as and when requested.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge in the full spectrum of legal function especially in corporate advisory.
• Ability to conduct research, evaluate and analyze new case laws, Acts and Regulations.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership and influencing skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is a MUST.
• Flexible, able to move and work flexibly and creatively.
• Well organized, meticulous, attentive to details and able to multi‑task.

Critical Skills

• Independent and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Facilitate and practice security, integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to carry a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Possess high level of commitment, initiative, interpersonal skill and is a team player.
• Able to work with Microsoft Office.
• Required skill(s): project documentation, corporate law, capital market, financial services, legal, secretarial, report writing, analytical.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above requirements and qualifications must email a complete resume/CV containing personal information, the highest academic qualifications (including a copy of the relevant certificates), expected salary, and a passport‑size photo to ******@uitmholdings.com

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED