Senior Legal Officer

Sarawak Energy (SEB); Sarawak; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia seeks an experienced legal professional to provide comprehensive legal services to their group. Responsibilities include managing corporate compliance, negotiating documents, and advising on various business matters. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Laws and possess 8-10 years of relevant experience, with admission to the High Court. This position offers a contract role with opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate finance and regulatory matters.
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak / High Court of Malaya required.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Manager in providing legal services to the SEB Group.
• Manage compliance with statutory requirements and report breaches.
• Negotiate and draft legal documents for the SEB Group.
• Provide operational and legal advice for various business areas.
• Develop and manage legal services budget.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract management

Negotiation

Corporate compliance

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Location: Malaysia (MY), Sarawak Energy (SEB)

Company: Sarawak Energy Berhad (8000), Legal (50034025), Group Legal, Governance & Regulatory (50034199)

Number of Openings: 1

Job Category: Contract

Closing Date: 25 January 2026

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the relevant Legal Manager in delivering legal services to Sarawak Energy Berhad’s group of companies (“SEB Group”), with a focus on banking and corporate finance matters (including project financing and capital markets), corporate advisory work, and transactional support.
• Manage and ensure corporate compliance with statutory and legal requirements applicable to the SEB Group and report any non-compliances or breaches to the Legal Manager or higher.
• Negotiate, draft, review, witness legal documents, and attend to the stamping of legal documentation required by the SEB Group.
• Provide legal and operational advice as required, including in the areas of electricity business, procurement, HSSE, contract management, ICT, governance and regulatory, land and property matters, etc.
• Manage assigned disputes across SEB Group functions or entities in a cost-effective manner and in the best interests of the Group.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with relevant government or statutory bodies, consumers, and other stakeholders to support compliance and business objectives.
• Provide regular, comprehensive status reports to the Legal Manager or higher.
• Supervise external advocates and solicitors in the management and resolution of legal matters.
• Develop and manage the legal services budget in coordination with the assigned legal unit or team.
• Contribute proactively to the development and enhancement of best practices, procedures, and governance standards within the Legal Division.
• Work with managers to develop KPIs relevant to the Legal Division and its units.
• Anticipate potential legal issues to support business partners in determining appropriate dispute-resolution strategies.
• Advise and support the SEB Group’s local and international business activities on legal, commercial, and social matters.
• Participate actively in commercial excellence, project delivery, operational excellence, and HSSE initiatives.
• Review existing laws and ordinances and propose amendments, insertions, or deletions to the Ministry and/or State Cabinet in line with current political and geopolitical developments.
• Drive and participate in digitalisation initiatives within the Legal Division, including leveraging technology for contract management and compliance monitoring.

CHALLENGES OF THE JOB

• Proactively handling and managing legal disputes with opposing parties or their legal representatives before engaging external panel law firms.
• Performing expeditiously and professionally in a dynamic legal environment, especially when laws and regulations are frequently updated.
• Balancing the provision of sound legal advice with the need to support SEB’s strategic goals.
• Navigating complex and evolving energy regulations while ensuring full compliance across all operations.
• Adapting to emerging technologies, evolving political dynamics, and global economic shifts to support informed decision-making and resilient business strategies.

QUALIFICATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Laws with minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak / High Court of Malaya.
• Candidates with less than 8 years of relevant experience may be considered if they possess considerable legal experience in corporate finance, banking, or capital markets, possibly for a more junior role.

Preference will be given to internal candidate.