Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts & Litigation

Sime Motors; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Motors is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to draft and review agreements protecting the rights and interests of operating units in Malaysia. The role involves providing practical legal advice across the group and handling court matters with external counsels.

Required qualifications include an LLB (Hons), Certificate of Legal Practice, and admission to the Malaysian Bar, with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential.

Qualifications

• LLB (Hons) degree required.
• Certificate of Legal Practice essential.
• Admitted as Advocate & Solicitor to Malaysian Bar essential.
• 5–7 years of post-admission experience in legal practice preferred.
• Experience drafting/reviewing tenancy, supply, services and confidentiality agreements.
• Experience drafting/reviewing litigation documents and court papers.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review agreements to protect operating units' rights and minimize legal risks.
• Draft and review responses to customer letters.
• Prepare legal matter documentation/reports.
• Attend court matters with external counsel and draft related court papers.
• Update litigation status in the database.
• Provide legal advice to operating units.

Education

LLB (Hons)

Certificate of Legal Practice

Admission to Malaysian Bar

Job description

Sime Darby Motors is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to draft and review agreements protecting the rights and interests of operating units in Malaysia. The role involves providing practical legal advice across the group and handling court matters with external counsels.

Required qualifications include an LLB (Hons), Certificate of Legal Practice, and admission to the Malaysian Bar, with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential.