Senior Executive Legal, Legal & Company Secretarial Department

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP); Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent container terminal operator in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive Legal to join their Legal & Company Secretarial Department. The role involves reviewing and drafting legal documents, providing legal advice, and managing litigation matters. Candidates should hold an LLB/CLP qualification and have at least 6 years of relevant experience in a corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to thrive in a dynamic and friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years working experience ideally mixed of top tier law firm and in-house experience.
• Possess good knowledge in contract, corporate, and conveyancing matters.
• Fair experience in litigation is an advantage but not compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and drafting legal documents and contracts.
• Provide first level legal advice to protect the company's business interest.
• Managing litigation matters by liaising with external counsel.
• Providing legal support on various business legal matters.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Contract negotiation

Corporate law knowledge

Effective report-writing

Presentation skills

Education

LLB/CLP or equivalent qualification

Preferably called to the Malaysian Bar

Job description

Senior Executive Legal, Legal & Company Secretarial Department

• Reviewing and / or drafting legal documents / contracts for eg. Sub-Lease Agreement, Tenancy Agreement, Novation Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Procurement Contracts, Sales Agreement, etc
• Provide first level legal advice to protect PTP’s business interest
• Managing litigation matter by monitoring and liaising with external counsel
• Providing legal support to business on various legal matters

Qualifications

• LLB/CLP or equivalent qualification to practice law in Malaysia
• Preferably called to the Malaysian Bar
• Minimum 6 years working experience ideally mixed of top tier law firm and in house experience with a MNC/GLC/PLC
• Possess good knowledge in contract, corporate and conveyancing matters
• Fair experience in litigation is an advantage but not compulsory
• Effective report-writing and presentation skill

Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia's largest and busiest container terminal, is a world class port located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula and at the confluence of the east-west trade lanes. Enjoying geographical advantage, multimodal connectivity and located within Malaysia's southern gateway Iskandar Malaysia, we are poised to become the preferred Port of Choice in South East Asia.

If you desire a career in a fast growing, multi-talented yet warm & friendly environment - then join our winning team.