ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL SHARED SERVICES

ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL SHARED SERVICES

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• Provide guidance and leadership in the development of Legal Shared Services Team for Malaysia Group Companies
• Review, vet and draft business contracts and legal documents, including supporting negotiations of business contracts.
• Liaise with business functions and provide general legal support and sound advice to mitigate legal risks
• Provide legal support and advice related to corporate projects such as business reorganization
• Ensure proper administration and management of contracts and legal documents
• Assist in the management of potential legal disputes and litigation (includes monitoring progress of litigation cases)
• Provide assistance to personnel in charge of compliance in Group Companies in ensuring compliance
• Assist and support compliance investigations
• Liaise with solicitors, government departments and external parties on legal matters
• Prepare and submit regular reporting of legal jobs
• Carry out ad hoc related projects, assignments and administrative tasks as assigned and instructed by the immediate superior from time to time.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable university.
• Certificate in Legal Practice or its equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years post qualification experience handling litigation and corporate/commercial work in manufacturing industry
• Experience in labour, intellectual property and/or corporate secretarial matters are added advantage.
• Proactive, resourceful, strong follow up and able to work independently and as a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively with interdepartmental team, stakeholders, external counsels and advisors.
• Possess good drafting and analytical skills
• Strong command of written & spoken English and Bahasa Melayu
• Self-Starter, creative, pro-active and enthusiastic.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint and Excel).
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Required to rotate working premise between different locations in Shah Alam.