Senior Legal Executive / Assistant Legal Manager

GPL Group of Companies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Legal Executive / Assistant Legal Manager to manage legal documentation and compliance. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing various legal documents, conducting research on laws and advising management on legal risks. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor Degree in Law and has a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential. This role is based in Kuala Lumpur and requires independent work with teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal firm or in-house counsel for assistant manager.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents related to various transactions.
• Conduct legal research and advise management on legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with new laws and regulations.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Senior Legal Executive / Assistant Legal Manager

GPL Group of Companies – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Draft and/or review legal documents/contracts in relation to conveyancing, litigation, corporate and commercial transactions;

Conduct legal research and to keep abreast of new laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its businesses and advise the management on any potential legal issues/risks arising therefrom;

Review, recommend and/or develop policies, procedures or guidelines for the Company and/or its business units to ensure compliance with the new laws and regulations;

Liaise with external legal counsels/consultants/advisers;

Act as the custodian of all legal documents and ensure proper filing of these legal documents;

Provide prompt updates and reports as may be requested by the HOD/management;

Ad-hoc assignments as may be assigned by the HOD/management.

Requirements:

Possessed a Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) with admission to the Malaysian Bar.

Minimum 5 years of working experience in a legal firm and/or as in-house counsel for the post of assistant manager OR minimum 3 years for the post of senior executive. Those with vast experience in property investment, F&B and recreation business are strongly encouraged to apply.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills with high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Analytical and meticulous with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency.

Excellent command of verbal and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision and as a team player.

Possesses own transportation and willing to work in Solaris Mont Kiara.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.