Legal Advisor

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Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the effective and efficient provision of legal advisory services, ensuring the effective management of legal and contractual risks for Company’s operations.
• Involves supporting the day-to-day legal operations of the Organization, drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, covering both existing and new corporate and commercial projects, products, and services.
• Monitor and advise on company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and regulatory rulings.
• Identify and address legal risks, providing practical and strategic solutions aligned with the group’s business strategy and operations.
• Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, working closely with external counsel to develop strategies that protect the group’s interests.
• Coordinating with external corporate secretary with the preparation, submission, and filing of statutory forms, documents, resolutions, and announcements with relevant authorities.
• Ensure regulated entities meet all reporting obligations and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with external legal firms on contractual, commercial, and litigation matters.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate and commercial law, as well as litigation practices.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance and compliance principles.
• Strong team working skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and stay organized.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently while fostering collaboration.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, negotiation, and legal research skills to develop practical and innovative solutions, while effectively partnering with different stakeholders on execution.
• Meticulous and quick learner with the ability to grasp complex legal and business concepts efficiently.
• Able to provide clear, concise, and well-structured reports to support decision-making.
• Mandarin fluency is preferred.