SENIOR MANAGER, LEGAL

TAN CHONG GROUP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A major corporate group in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to provide legal support and manage litigation matters. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Law and 10 to 15 years of relevant legal experience, including corporate and commercial law. Responsibilities include advising on legal risks, drafting and negotiating legal documents, and engaging with external counsel. Fluency in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin is preferred. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical and development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee Engagement

Exclusive Staff Discount

Gym Facilities

Fitness Programs

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of post-qualifying experience in legal practice.
• Well-developed understanding of corporate, litigation, and commercial law.
• Experience in banking, property matters, and compliance with Companies Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and opinions for business activities.
• Manage litigious matters and oversee litigation processes.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage legal documentation for transactions.

Skills

Legal analytical skills

Writing skills

Commercial awareness

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor of Law

Job description

To support the President’s office by rendering legal support and opinions impacting the businesses including the Group Foundation matters.

Advise, identify, and provide advice in respect of legal issues for the business activities to ensure that the rights and interests of the organization is well protected and not compromised ie legal risks are mitigated and minimized and in compliance with all the relevant laws.

Advise on and participate in dispute resolution, processes and manage litigious matters with external lawyers and management of the legal proceedings, oversee the litigation or arbitration processes.

Review, draft, negotiate and manage legal documentation for commercial transactions (including non-disclosure agreements, tenancy agreements, sales and purchase agreements, MOUs, letters of offers etc) entered into by the company and identify legal issues with solutions as well as participate in and support business teams on contract negotiations.

Analyse and advise on law and a wide range of legal matters relating to commercial, litigation, corporate areas with solutions to mitigate legal risks.

Manage and work with external counsel in Malaysia and various jurisdictions where the organization works including Thailand, Vietnam, and other jurisdictions in the region.

Qualification and Education

Bachelor of Law.

Job Requirements

Possess a LLB (Hons) with at least 10 to 15 years of post‑qualifying experience gained in legal practice with the drive and aptitude to make the move to in‑house and/or a large corporate establishment including experience in private legal practice.

Possess well‑developed understanding and knowledge in all areas of legal functions such as corporate, litigation, commercial, banking, property matters, main/second market listing requirement.

Possess experience in areas such as general corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance, intellectual property related matters and good working knowledge of legislations applicable to the businesses of the Group such as Companies Act 2016, PDPA 2010 etc.

Possess strong legal analytical and writing skills with ability to identify legal and commercial issues and propose solutions to mitigate or minimize legal risks without compromising the Group’s interest.

Required Language(s): English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, Hokkien (added advantage)

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Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (“TCMH”) was incorporated in Malaysia in 1972 and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 1974. From its humble beginning as a small distributor of motor vehicles back in the 1950s, TCMH has grown into a conglomerate involved in a myriad of business activities.

Today, TCMH operates as an investment holding company with principal activities in the assembly and distribution of passenger and commercial vehicles, after‑sales services, spare parts retailing, education, trading and motor‑related financial services such as hire purchase, insurance services, leasing and car subscription services, both domestically and internationally.

Perks and benefits Medical Benefits Learning & Development Employee Engagement Exclusive Staff Discount Gym Facilites Fitness Program - Muay Thai, Zumba, Combat, Yoga.