Strategic Legal Manager — Contracts & Compliance

Hong Leong Assurance; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Manager to provide timely legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in law with 5 to 10 years of experience, preferably in financial services or insurance. Strong legal drafting skills and proficiency in legal tech tools are essential for this role. The company offers collaborative opportunities across departments in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of legal experience, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice to stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate contracts across various business areas.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Support corporate exercises and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Legal drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)

Qualified advocate & solicitor in Malaysia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal tech tools

Job description

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Manager to provide timely legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in law with 5 to 10 years of experience, preferably in financial services or insurance. Strong legal drafting skills and proficiency in legal tech tools are essential for this role. The company offers collaborative opportunities across departments in the legal sector.