Senior Legal Manager

JAC Recruitment; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Manager to oversee legal operations within a dynamic public listed investment company. This role involves leading a team in advising on and drafting commercial contracts, managing litigation, and providing legal counsel to the Board and Management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, particularly within the construction and engineering sectors, and exhibit strong leadership skills. Join a fast-paced environment where your expertise will significantly impact the company's legal strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate legal matters.
• Strong leadership and managerial qualities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental activities including contract advising and drafting.
• Handle general litigation works including court hearings and trials.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Contract Drafting

Litigation Management

Negotiation Skills

Corporate Law

Education

LLB (Hons) Degree

Job description

Company and Job Overview
A public listed investment company in construction, engineering and facilities management services looking for Senior Legal Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the departmental daily activities that include advising drafting and reviewing various commercial contracts and relevant documents.

• Attend to all general litigation works including but not limited to filing lawsuits, court hearings, trials etc.

• Reviewing, negotiating, advising and drafting of commercial agreements for various corporate transactions of the company including but not limited to joint ventures, business collaborations, financial transactions, tenancies, supply agreements, award of contracts and service agreement.

• Provide legal advice as required by the Board/ EXCO and Management of Group of Companies.

• Review all contentious matters that is brought to the attention of the Legal Department and to promptly provide advice

• Coordinate and liaise closely with external solicitors appointed to represent the company and oversee all litigation cases/ matters.

• Review and comment on cause papers prepared by external solicitors prior to the filing of those papers into court.

• Attend court sessions if required by time to time.

Job Requirements

• LLB (Hons) Degree from a reputable university

• Minimum 10 years' working experience in handling corporate matters including legal advisory on corporate, financial transactions, restructuring, corporate exercises, corporate tax, capital markets, dispute resolution, employment and industrial relations, litigation for infrastructure and construction industries.

• Minimum 5 years' working experience handling corporate civil, litigations, dispute resolution and conveyancing matters.

• Dynamic, competent with excellent leadership and managerial qualities.

• Exposure working in a fast paced and diversified public listed company is an added advantage.

#LI-JACMY
##stateselangor