Senior Legal Executive

DPO International Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a legal advisor to provide business-focused legal support, manage compliance, and assist in contract management. Candidates should have a degree in Law, with at least three years of experience in legal roles. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. The position demands strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. This role is office-based at Taman Melawati.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal roles, both in-house and private practices preferred.
• Experience in corporate/commercial contract work and general legal matters required.
• Familiarity with litigation and debt recovery considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice to various company teams.
• Review and draft contracts, NDAs, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis concerning compliance.
• Manage business and licensing compliance matters.
• Assist with statutory filings and corporate updates.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Document drafting

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Provide legal support and business focused legal advice to cross‑functional operation teams of the company.

Responsible in handling legal, contract, corporate and licensing including litigation matters for the company and ensuring the company is complying with the relevant laws and regulations.

Work closely with management and other team members to identify and manage the legal and regulatory risks.

Main Tasks

• Provide legal support and business focused legal advice to various functional teams ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Assist in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, tenancy agreements, NDAs, service agreements and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research, monitor developments and analyse the laws and regulations affecting the Company. Keep abreast of laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.
• Assist on company secretarial works by acting as an intermediary with the company secretaries including coordinating statutory filings, corporate updates and board resolutions, and maintain proper and accurate records.
• Assist in contract management by managing the contract lifecycle including tracking renewals and maintaining accurate records of signed agreements and documents.
• Assist in preparing & managing business and licensing compliance matters in liaison with local and government authorities, including applications, renewal, monitoring records and timeline, coordination with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Carry out any other matters/tasks as required by the management from time to time.

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree in Law or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of working experience (a combination of in‑house experience and/or private practice is preferred).
• Willing to work on‑site (office) at Taman Melawati.
• Experience in corporate/commercial contract works and handling of general legal matters.
• Experience in litigation and debt recoveries are added advantages.

Key Attributes

• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and result‑driven.
• Well verse in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and local dialect (written & spoken).
• Have a strong sense of urgency.
• Growth mindset.
• Analytical and able to work independently.
• Strong document drafting and research skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent communication skills / team player.