Responsibilities

• Draft, analyse and negotiate contracts, agreements, all types of contractual documents, and other relevant documents.
• Establish, review and maintain standard contractual document templates.
• Participate in meetings, discussions, and negotiations on legal matters and business dealings as and when required.
• Conduct assessment on issues and liaise with external legal firms on matters that require external assistance.  
• Provide advisory on a broad range of legal topics and managing queries from various internal stakeholders (CEO, management, operation units), ensuring that the company’s interests are protected from a legal standpoint.
• Establish sound legal guidelines, policies, and processes in line with the business direction.
• Act as the custodian of all legal documents and contracts; the reference point for all contractual obligations of the company.
• To prepare a status report and to keep the management updated on all relevant legal matters.
• To provide guidance and awareness to the operating units on potential legal issues.
• Perform any other tasks related to legal matters.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Law (LLB), admitted to the Malaysian Bar (optional)
• At least 7 years of working experience in legal practice or in-house counsel
• Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, litigation, intellectual property, data protection & privacy, dispute resolution & ADR, employment & industrial relation
• Articulate with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Able to deal with a demanding internal team, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters effectively within a short time frame
• A team player but able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Solution-oriented, self-motivated & resourceful
• Hands-on, meticulous and adaptable
• Strong business acumen.