Assistant Manager, Legal

This public listed company with diversified businesses in plantations as well as property investment and development is recruiting for an Assistant Manager, Legal job to provide legal support to the group.

About the Assistant Manager, Legal Role:
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will oversee and support full spectrum legal matters of the group covering contracts, commercial law, operations, real estate and conveyancing, and litigation, amongst others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review legal documents such as agreements/letters/any other documentation to provide input from a legal perspective
• Conduct legal research and keep abreast of applicable laws relating to the group’s operations
• Provide timely advice on the impact of any changes to applicable laws and regulations
• Manage trademarks and liaise with external lawyers on trademark matters for new registrations, renewals, and assignments
• Be the key liaison person with external lawyers on trademarks and other legal matters
• Assist in corporate secretarial matters or any other duties as may be requested/applicable

To succeed in this Assistant Manager, Legal role, you must be able to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to provide legal advice, be effective and agile in managing different stakeholders and to always act in the best interest of the group.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of four years’ experience in private practice or as an in-house counsel
• Professional qualifications in legal practice e.g. CLP, and/or bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualifications
• Experience in litigation and conveyancing is preferred
• Familiarity/willing to pick up skills relating to the drafting, reviewing and negotiations of contracts
• Ability to adhere to the working standards set within the group and discharge one’s function as expected
• A good team player with strong collaborative effort and interpersonal skills

This company has a strong history and have been maintaining as a top competitor in their industry over the years. The culture is open, ambitious and it is not limited to developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this Assistant Manager, Legal role.

Apply now or email your CV to kimmy.khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
(formerly known as Robert Walters Sdn Bhd)
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C