Legal Manager

Company Nature: Property development, Asset management and Investment industry

Working hours: Mon - Fri

Location: Bandar Hilir, Melaka

Salary budget: Up to RM 8K

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Legal Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice across various areas relevant to our business operations. Your main focus will be on protecting the company's interests, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and promoting adherence to policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to build solid relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide commercially focused legal advice encompassing all relevant areas of the business, taking proactive measures to safeguard the company's well-being and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on current commercial and regulatory policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of legal, regulatory, and internal compliance throughout the organization.
• Advise on commercial litigation matters and explore alternative dispute resolution strategies.
• Analyze and negotiate commercial contracts to protect the company's interests.
• Represent the company in interactions with government agencies and Act as a representative of the company in various legal proceedings, including court appearances and accompanying witnesses for trial when necessary.
• Review and amend third-party contracts to align with internal risk controls and best practices.
• Foster strong internal relationships with key stakeholders, integrating the legal team's services into core business functions.
• Provide legal counsel on issues arising from ongoing or anticipated lawsuits.
• Evaluate litigation cases handled by external counsel at critical stages and provide guidance to management on the appropriate course of action.
• Ensure efficient management of legal cases, including cost-effectiveness measures.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks that may impact the organization.
• Ensure completion of all corporate governance responsibilities related to board, shareholders, committee meetings, and corporate documentation.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• A recognized Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B).
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysia is essential, and knowing of Singapore law is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of professional experience gained at law firm or as an in-house lawyer.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, business transactions, and commercial matters.
• Experience in managing relationships and collaborations with external partners, legal counsel, management, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English, BM, and Chinese to facilitate effective communication with counterparts and business partners.
• Experience in litigation, commercial, corporate, and conveyancing matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build, manage, and maintain strong internal relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to integrity.
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to anticipate future needs.
• Skilled negotiator, proficient in handling both legal and financial/commercial aspects.
• Positive attitude and resilience under pressure