Senior Manager – Legal position.

Rapsys Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager – Legal to provide strategic legal support and compliance oversight. This role requires 10-15 years of experience in legal practice, strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The position involves managing disputes, drafting legal documents, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Candidates proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia are preferred, with Mandarin as an advantage.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years post-qualification experience in legal practice or in-house legal functions.
• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, banking, intellectual property, and property-related matters.
• Knowledge of Companies Act 2016, PDPA 2010, and other relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, property, and banking matters.
• Manage dispute resolution and coordinate with external lawyers.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and legal documentation.
• Analyze legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Liaise with external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Group Legal and business stakeholders on projects.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on emerging issues.
• Attend to ad-hoc legal matters as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons)

Job description

Job Title:Senior Manager – Legal

Job Grade:SRM1

Department:President’s Office

Reporting To:President (Direct), GCEO (Functional)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Location:On-Site, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Salary Budget:RM10,000 – RM15,000 (No negotiation; within capping of RM15k)

Role Summary

The Senior Manager – Legal will provide strategic legal support to the President’s Office and the organization, safeguarding the company’s rights, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance across corporate, commercial, and group-related matters. This role involves advisory, documentation, dispute resolution, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel in Malaysia and other regional jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, property, banking, and general business matters to protect organizational interests and mitigate legal risks.
2. Manage dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, coordinating with external lawyers and internal management.
3. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and legal documentation such as NDAs, MOUs, tenancy agreements, sales and purchase agreements, and letters of offer.
4. Analyze legal issues and provide practical solutions to business teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Liaise with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions (Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.) to manage legal matters.
6. Collaborate with Group Legal and other business stakeholders on assignments, projects, and property development agreements.
7. Conduct legal research on matters affecting the business and provide guidance on emerging issues.
8. Attend to ad-hoc legal matters as assigned by the President or management.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons)

Experience:

• 10–15 years post-qualification experience in private legal practice or in-house corporate legal functions.
• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, banking, intellectual property, and property-related matters.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation such as Companies Act 2016, PDPA 2010, and other relevant laws.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify legal and commercial issues and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and able to work under pressure.

Language Requirements:

• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Mandarin and Hokkien proficiency is an advantage

Additional Notes:

• Field and responsibilities to follow as per JD
• Office‑based, on‑site role
• Account Executive role (female preferred) with ability to speak, read, and write Mandarin besides English and Bahasa Malaysia