Legal Executive

Main Job and Responsibilities

1. Assisting/ Supporting

• Provide assistance and support to the Legal Manager.
• Assist in handling all legal matters.
• Support contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with customers, vendors, and contractors to protect the company’s legal interests.
• Assist in preparing documentation for meetings and legal actions.
• Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice to the Company.
• Ensure legal issues are resolved efficiently and within the given timeline.
• Maintain a systematic and updated contract database.

2. Reviewing

• Ensure all legal documents are in order and align with the interests/objectives of the Company and comply with the law.
• Vet all legal documents before execution.
• Ensure all contents in contracts and legal documents comply with updated regulations and laws and do not jeopardize the Company’s interests.

3. Research

• Conduct thorough legal research.
• Utilize the right and updated mediums to gather information during research.
• Engage external legal experts or industry consultants for specialized opinions when necessary.

4. Drafting

• Ensure proper documentation in legal matters to protect the interests of the Company.
• Draft legal documents such as contracts and letters in accordance with Management’s input and the law.
• Stay updated with best practices in drafting to minimize risk to the Company.
• Provide sound and reliable advice to the Company.
• Support internal teams by ensuring compliance with telecommunications laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in mitigating legal risks, advising on potential liabilities, dispute resolution, and litigation matters affecting the Company.
• Work closely with the Regulatory & Compliance Legal Executive to ensure contracts comply with relevant telecommunications regulations and corporate governance standards.

5. Debt Recovery

• Ensure effective recovery of debts.
• Assist in preparing and gathering documents from other departments, including Finance and Business Development, to draft and prepare legal documents (e.g., Letter of Demand).
• Assist Management in appointing external lawyers to proceed with legal proceedings if necessary.

Organisational Relationship

• Develop legal expertise by actively participating in internal and external training activities related to telecommunications law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Encourage and support CT Sabah’s staff in their personal and professional development.
• Undertake other duties/responsibilities that may be reasonably required for the job.
• Maintain constructive relationships and represent the company professionally in dealings with internal stakeholders (all CT Sabah’s staff up to the Chief Executive Officer) and external parties, including local authorities, government agencies, customers, contractors, suppliers, and members of the public.

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge

1. Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB).
2. At least 2-3 years of working experience needed for this role.
3. Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Sabah.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Excellent research and analytical abilities.
6. Strong critical thinking skills.
7. Highly motivated and proactive problem solver.

Company Overview

Celcom Timur (Sabah) Sdn Bhd (CT Sabah) was established as a joint venture company to provide fibre optic transmission services in Sabah. We aim to be the market leader in this industry by efficiently marketing, developing, and strategically deploying network services in Sabah. To continue with our development and expansion, we are seeking talented people to join our diverse team.

Perks and Benefits

Travelling Allowances, Medical Benefits, and Insurance.