Protege Programme - Legal Executive

Private Advertiser; Kuching; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Legal Executive to assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts and other legal documents under the guidance of the Legal Department. You will conduct legal research and prepare summaries on regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters for decision makers.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB), strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent
• Strong analytical and research abilities with a keen eye for detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
• Well-organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn in a professional environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation under the guidance of the Legal Department
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports, or preliminary opinions on regulatory, compliance, and corporate legal matters
• Maintain and organise legal records, contracts, and corporate documentation to ensure proper documentation and accessibility
• Liaise with internal departments to provide coordination and administrative support on legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters
• Monitor and assist with compliance requirements and corporate governance documentation where required
• Support the Legal Department in day-to-day operations and undertake ad hoc assignments as assigned

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Documentation management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation under the guidance of the Legal Department. Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports, or preliminary opinions on regulatory, compliance, and corporate legal matters. Maintain and organise legal records, contracts, and corporate documentation to ensure proper documentation and accessibility. Liaise with internal departments to provide coordination and administrative support on legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters. Monitor and assist with compliance requirements and corporate governance documentation where required. Support the Legal Department in day-to-day operations and undertake ad hoc assignments as assigned.

Key responsibilities

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation under the guidance of the Legal Department

Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports, or preliminary opinions on regulatory, compliance, and corporate legal matters

Maintain and organise legal records, contracts, and corporate documentation to ensure proper documentation and accessibility

Liaise with internal departments to provide coordination and administrative support on legal, regulatory, and compliance-related matters

Monitor and assist with compliance requirements and corporate governance documentation where required

Support the Legal Department in day-to-day operations and undertake ad hoc assignments as assigned

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent legal qualification

Strong analytical and research abilities with a keen eye for detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Basic understanding of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance

Well-organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines

A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn in a professional environment

Health insurance

Opportunities for promotion

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