SENIOR EXECUTIVE, LEGAL

Port of Tanjung Pelepas; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics port in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive, Legal & Company Secretarial to provide legal advisory support and manage key company secretarial functions. This role involves reviewing and drafting contracts, managing legal documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Law, 3 to 7 years of experience, and strong drafting and communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Join a dynamic legal team ensuring strong operational standards and governance.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years experience as a Legal Practitioner and/or In-house Counsel.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory support on contracts, commercial matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Review, draft, and manage legal documents and agreements.
• Prepare, review, and manage board papers and committee papers.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB (Hons))

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Executive, Legal & Company Secretarial to provide legal advisory support and manage key company secretarial functions. The role involves reviewing and drafting contracts, supporting litigation matters, managing corporate documentation, and safeguarding the company's legal and governance interests. The position supports the Legal Management team in ensuring regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and strong legal operational standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory support on contracts, commercial matters, and regulatory compliance, including research and risk assessment.
• Review, draft, and manage legal documents and agreements such as tenancy, procurement, settlement, sub-lease, novation, and customer contracts.
• Prepare, review, and manage board papers, committee papers, minutes, resolutions, and company secretarial documentation in line with governance requirements.
• Support litigation matters by coordinating with external solicitors and internal stakeholders, monitoring case progress, and assisting in claim management.
• Manage property-related legal matters and ensure alignment with business interests and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to departmental KPIs, governance standards, contract quality, and information security policies.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB (Hons)) with admission to the Bar.
• 3 to 7 years experience as a Legal Practitioner and/or In-house Counsel.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report‑writing skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Able to work independently, detail-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer applications.