Senior Manager/ Manager - Legal

AT&S; Kedah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company based in Malaysia, Kedah is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support. The role involves contract review, managing compliance matters, and handling corporate legal issues. The ideal candidate will hold a BA or MA in Law, have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, and possess excellent communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with local management and stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience as Legal Counsel, Legal Advisor or Company Secretary preferably in a MNC.
• Excellent knowledge of contract law, company and corporate law.
• Ability to analyze and handle complex legal topics and offer efficient and workable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and support in all legal matters, reporting to the Group General Counsel.
• Responsibility for contract review and negotiations.
• Act as point of contact for all compliance matters.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract review

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Communication in English

Business acumen

Education

BA or MA in Law

MAICSA qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and support in all legal matters, directly reporting to the Group General Counsel
• Responsibility for contract review and contract negotiations (e.g. purchasing contracts)
• Administration of contracts and other corporate legal documents in electronic contract lifecycle management tool
• Managing company secretarial work, ideally qualification as chartered company secretary
• Act as point of contact for all compliance matters ensuring that Group Compliance Standards are applied and implemented locally, including providing trainings
• Act as sparring partner for local management and other stakeholders
• Advising on insurance claims and acting as point of contact for local insurance brokers
• Handling of day-to-day corporate law matters; liaising and coordinating with local counsel on extraordinary corporate law matters
• Educated business acumen

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Law is a must; MAICSA qualification preferred
• 5-8+ years of experience as Legal Counsel, Legal Advisor or Company Secretary preferably in a MNC
• Excellent knowledge of contract law, company and corporate law
• High knowledge and competence in general legal matters
• Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Ability to analyze and handle complex legal topics and offer efficient and workable solutions