Our client, a leading insurance company in the region, is seeking a highly competent Legal Manager to lead and manage their legal and Shariah function. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver strategic advice and solutions, manage legal risks, and handle transactional documents for the Group's legal & compliance function. If you are driven, determined, and ready for the next step in your career, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you'll do:
As a Legal Manager, your role will be pivotal in leading and managing the legal and Shariah function within the Group. You will be responsible for delivering strategic advice and solutions, managing legal risks as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactional documents in respect of the Group's legal & compliance function. Your ability to provide sound legal advice to various stakeholders will be crucial in this role. Additionally, you will also lead one of Shariah functions required by policy document on shariah governance whilst providing legal advisory to the business, operations and Shariah committee.
- Responsible for legal review of all contracts and agreements where the Group is a party or beneficiary
- Prepare various legal documentation such as memorandums, presentations, knowledge sharing
- Provide legal advice as required from time to time by various stakeholders including proposing viable legal solutions/approaches
- Lead one of Shariah functions required by policy document on shariah governance whilst providing legal advisory to the business, operations and Shariah committee
- Lead the Board secretarial function within the Group, coordinating with company secretary to ensure smooth planning of board/board committee meeting, prepare / review board papers and render secretarial advice to the board
- Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the senior management team
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Legal Manager position brings a wealth of experience in law with at least 5 years PQE. Your problem-solving abilities coupled with your strategic thinking will be key in identifying legal risks, reviewing and enhancing documentation and processes. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to effectively liaise with various stakeholders within the organisation. As a self-motivated individual with excellent organisational skills, you have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- At least 5 years PQE
- Experience working in insurance/takaful companies is preferred
- Problem solving and strategic thinking with strong analytical skills
- Strong ability to identify legal risks, review and enhance documentation and processes
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivated individual with excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading insurance group that needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and international coverage, they have won numerous awards. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant. The Group places a high priority on developing their people to world class standards.
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Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C
