Senior Legal Executive

Dutajaya Media Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutajaya Media Sdn Bhd is seeking a Legal Counsel to draft, review, and amend commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. You will support compliance with licenses and regulatory requirements and coordinate with external counsel and group companies.

Proficiency in Mandarin and English is mandatory; Bahasa Malaysia is acceptable. Strong analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Mandarin and English proficiency (written and spoken) is mandatory; Bahasa Malaysia acceptable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL. B) is required; UK/Malaysia-accredited preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in legal/compliance/risk management preferred; in-house/foreign exposure advantageous.
• Experience in fintech or technology sectors is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and amending commercial agreements and legal documents to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Support compliance of business activities with licenses and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in managing contractual, commercial, and litigation matters involving external group companies and legal counsel.
• Conduct legal research and risk assessments under supervision, preparing reports.
• Maintain and update internal SOPs, policies, and governance frameworks for consistency and compliance.
• Prepare bilingual Executive Memoranda, risk assessment reports, and legal opinions for managers and teams.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities, consultants, or public bodies, including meeting notes and progress tracking.
• Provide legal support in cross-departmental projects ensuring compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Monitor and summarize new laws/regulations relevant to company operations for internal reference.
• Prepare legal reports and maintain documentation for internal record-keeping.
• Balance business needs with legal/compliance considerations in decision-making.
• Assist with litigation documentation and rights enforcement matters.
• Support cross-border legal tasks for Malaysia and overseas operations and participate in governance work.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL. B)

Job description

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL. B) is a mandatory requirement, preferably obtained from a UK or Malaysian accredited university.


• 2. Possession of a valid Malaysian legal practising qualification is an advantage but not mandatory. Candidates with 1-3 years of experience in legal, compliance, or risk management are preferred, especially those with both legal practice and in-house corporate legal experience.


• 3. Experience in fintech or technology-related industries will be considered an added advantage but is not mandatory.


• 4. Proficiency in Mandarin and English (both spoken and written) is mandatory, with an acceptable level of Bahasa Malaysia. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.


• 5. Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and high sense of responsibility, with the ability to work accurately and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.


• 6. Learning opportunities and necessary guidance will be provided, with exposure to multinational projects and corporate legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and amending various commercial agreements and legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.


• 2. Support compliance of business activities and internal operations with relevant licenses and regulatory requirements.


• 3. Assist in managing contractual, commercial, and litigation matters involving external group companies, partners, and legal counsel.


• 4. Conduct legal research and risk assessments under supervision, and prepare related documentation or summary reports.


• 5. Assist in maintaining and updating internal SOPs, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance.


• 6. Assist in preparing bilingual Executive Memoranda, risk assessment reports, and legal opinions for use by Project Managers, Commercial Teams, and management.


• 7. Support communication with regulatory authorities, consultants, or public bodies, including recording meeting notes and tracking progress.


• 8. Provide legal support in cross-departmental projects, including technical or business-related initiatives, ensuring compliance and documentation accuracy.


• 9. Monitor and summarize new laws and regulations relevant to company operations for internal reference.


• 10. Assist in preparing legal reports, maintaining proper documentation, and supporting internal record-keeping with accuracy.


• 11. Demonstrate a business efficacy mindset by balancing business needs with legal and compliance considerations.


• 12. Assist in preparing documentation and administrative work related to litigation and other rights enforcement matters.


• 13. Support legal tasks related to both Malaysia and overseas business operations, including documentation and coordination of cross-border matters, and participate in compliance work related to cross-border corporate planning and business nature.


• 14. Handle ad hoc tasks as assigned by superiors or the department.

Company

Dutajaya Media is an advanced technological company that creates and develops breathtaking experiences through augmented and virtual reality. At the forefront of this exciting and ever changing platform, DJM delivers groundbreaking solutions for AR and VR to encompass software and hardware development. Our highly committed team focuses on paradigm shifting research and development work, giving us the market edge in this virtual age.

Dutajaya Media is an advanced technological company that creates and develops breathtaking experiences through augmented and virtual reality. At the forefront of this exciting and ever changing platform, DJM delivers groundbreaking solutions for AR and VR to encompass software and hardware development. Our highly committed team focuses on paradigm shifting research and development work, giving us the market edge in this virtual age.