Assistant Manager, Legal (12 months contract with Agency)

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You are on a mission: Drive Financial Excellence with Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia!

As a part of one of the most prominent captive financial services providers, we are not just offering a job, but a passage to unparalleled professional growth. We are on the lookout for passionate, driven individuals who are ready to accelerate their careers and shape the future of mobility.

At Mercedes-Benz, you'll find more than a role; you'll discover a calling where your work reverberates with excellence and propels the industry forward. If you're ready to drive into a world of opportunity, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia is your destination.

Here's the role at a glance that might be beneficial for you to know.

The job holder is responsible for:

1. Delivering commercial legal advice which supports the company’s vision of being the first choice provider of financial services for its dealers and customers.
2. Protecting the business from adverse regulatory activity and reputational risk within the framework of all applicable laws and regulations.

Scope of responsibilities:

• Providing legal support and advice in setting up the OneHUB Shared Service AAP entity and during daily operations afterwards.
• Providing authoritative legal advice to all departments to support its finance and insurance business and operations of OneHUB Shared Service AAP.
• Driving a legal risk management program to ensure the organisation meets both its business objectives and complies with its regulatory obligations.
• Communicating and liaising with external parties such as external counsels and local authorities.
• Providing legal advice on a wide range of topics such as antitrust laws, corporate laws, including local regulatory requirements.
• Handling/supporting/coordinating Corporate Secretary duties.
• Proactively involved and strategically advising on projects undertaken by OneHUB Shared Service AAP.
• Drafting and negotiating service level agreements on behalf of OneHUB Shared Service AAP with Financial Service markets and service providers.
• Ensuring OneHUB Shared Service AAP avoids regulatory activity by reviewing and providing advice on its Operations activities.
• Drafting, negotiating and securing legal documentation.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Called to the Bar, preferably with 4-5 years of practicing experience; in-house experience will be an advantage.
  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws degree) or equivalent from a recognized law school.
  • LLM (Masters of Law degree) is a plus.
• Work / Industry Experience
  • Minimum 4-5 years of working experience.
  • Practicing in a law firm or in-house as a lawyer for at least 4 years in Corporate/Commercial and Contract law with general legal consulting experience.
• Specific Knowledge and Capabilities
  • Analytical, efficient and results-oriented within tight time frames.
  • Pro-active and self-motivated.
  • Capable of translating complex legal topics into brief and comprehensible legal analysis, with concrete and precise recommendations.
  • Determination to be an integral part of the business and contributing to the company’s strategy by delivering legal solutions rather than putting up barriers to business.
  • Demonstrates operational excellence and contributes to a high-performance culture through effective leadership and coaching.
  • Embodying Mercedes’ corporate values and displaying a strong passion for the brand.
  • Desire to work in a corporate legal environment.
  • Effective manager within the company.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (focus on delivering sustainable “plain English” legal advice).
  • Ability to provide commercially balanced advice that is aligned with the company’s strategy.
  • Persuasive negotiating skills.
  • Well-defined organizational skills.

If you have the drive to succeed and the desire to work with the best, we invite you to apply.

Take the lead on your career path with Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia and let's shape the future of automotive finance together!