Legal Executive

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Responsibilities

• Advise, identify, and provide advice in respect of legal issues for the business activities of the Group to ensure that the rights and interests of the organization are well protected, legal risks are mitigated and minimized, and in compliance with the relevant laws.
• Advise on and participate in dispute resolution and processes and manage litigious matters with external lawyers in strategic direction and management of the legal proceedings, oversee the litigation or arbitration process.
• Advise on and participate in dispute resolution and processes and manage matters with the regulator and authority.
• Draft, negotiate and manage legal documentation for commercial transactions (including non-disclosure agreements, tenancy agreements, sales and purchase agreements, MOUs, letters of offers, etc.) entered by the company and identify legal issues with solutions as well as participate in and support business teams on contract negotiations.
• Analyse and advise on law and a wide range of legal matters relating to commercial, litigation, corporate areas with solutions to mitigate legal risks.
• Manage and work with external counsel in Malaysia and various jurisdictions where the organization works including Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, and other jurisdictions in the region.
• Work with group legal on any assignments as well as project assignments in addition to working with all business stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on areas or subjects in any areas of law which concern the group and its businesses.
• Generally attending to and solving any legal issues that may arise from time to time and support other departments and functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hons).
• Min 2 years of relevant experience.
• Possess well-developed understanding & knowledge in all areas of legal functions such as compliance, corporate, litigation, commercial, banking, property matters, main/second market listing requirement.
• Possess experience in areas such as compliance with the relevant laws and rules imposed by the regulator (e.g., MCMC), general corporate and commercial matters, banking and finance intellectual property related matters and good working knowledge of legislations applicable to the businesses of the Group such as Companies Act 2016, PDPA 2010, etc.
• Able to work independently & manage multiple simultaneous tasks with a keen eye for detail.
• Possess strong legal analytical and writing skills with the ability to identify legal and commercial issues & propose solutions to mitigate or minimize risks without compromising the Group’s interest.
• Possess strong communication skills (written & verbal including good drafting skills) and good analytical skill.
• A good team player.
• A self-motivated and energetic person who can work under pressure.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Executive?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Company Overview

ViewQwest is a regional telco & ICT services provider with operations in Singapore (HQ), Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong.

We specialize in providing Domestic and Global Connectivity, Managed Network, and Managed Security solutions. We are a trusted partner of global Fortune 500 companies and top enterprises in SEA.

For the past 20 years, we serve a wide range of industries and have helped many businesses build & transform their network & security infrastructure, securely move to the cloud, and achieve their digital agenda.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Sports (e.g., Gym)
• Vision
• Yearly Increment
• Subsidized Internet Plans