Paralegal

MYDATA INFOMATICA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun-filled events

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

MYDATA INFOMATICA seeks a diligent Legal Counsel to support the Legal Department in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves ad hoc legal and regulatory research, drafting opinions and documents, and managing contract templates and lifecycle processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Laws with strong research, drafting, and governance skills; experience in contract management or regulatory compliance is preferred. This position is on site in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Legal research, compliance, and due diligence duties for corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ad hoc legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries for the Legal Department.
• Assist in preparing legal opinions, advice, memoranda, and other legal documentation.
• Develop and maintain legal templates and assist in contract drafting, review, execution and storage.
• Coordinate with internal departments on templates and documentation requirements.
• Manage contract databases, registers, and repositories; support contract lifecycle management initiatives.
• Support due diligence, governance, and process improvement efforts across departments.

Skills

Legal research

Contract lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & proofreading

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

CLP/BPTC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Law databases (LexisNexis/Westlaw/CLJ Law)

Job description

• Conducting ad hoc legal and regulatory research, including preparing research summaries and briefing materials for the Legal Department.
• Assisting in the preparation of legal opinions, advice, memorandum, reports and other legal documentations.

B. Contract Management and Administration

• Developing and maintaining legal templates based on industry standards and business requirements.
• Supporting contract drafting, review, execution, and storage.
• Coordinating with internal departments on preparation of legal templates and documentation requirements.
• Managing contract databases, registers, and document repositories.
• Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of the Company's contract lifecycle management processes.

C. Due Diligence, Governance and Process Improvement

• Conducting market research and evaluating suitable contract lifecycle management, due diligence, and third-party risk management solutions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of internal contract lifecycle management and third-party, vendor, and partnership due diligence frameworks.
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of due diligence and governance processes, including monitoring compliance across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised and reputable university.
• Minimum Second Class Upper (Honours) or equivalent academic qualification is preferred.
• Candidates who have completed or are undergoing the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), pupillage, or equivalent professional legal qualification will be preferred.
• Law graduates with strong academic credentials and relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, regulatory body, or professional services environment is preferred.
• The candidate will be expected to conduct legal research, compliance, due diligence and corporate advisory works.
• Prior experience supporting contract management, or process improvement initiatives will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Core Competencies

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various departments.
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to conduct legal and regulatory research using legal databases and online research platforms (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw, CLJ Law, LawNet, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, document management systems, or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms is an added advantage.
• Strong document drafting, proofreading, and records management skills.
• Ability to organise and maintain databases, registers, trackers, and document repositories.

WHY JOIN US

• A variety of fun-filled events and gatherings to unwind.
• Achieve a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you thrive both in and out of the office.