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Senior Manager, Legal

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An opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Manager, Legal to join a leading diversified conglomerate in property, investments, construction, and hospitality based in Kuala Lumpur. Your role in managing dispute resolution portfolios and the ability to coordinate with external parties on corporate exercises sets you apart.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide legal advice and support across various business sectors including property development, capital financing, financial services, property investment, hospitality, cables and building materials. The successful candidate will be involved in various corporate exercises, manage the dispute resolution portfolio, and oversee intellectual property rights. This position is based in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

  • Provide legal advice and support across diverse business sectors
  • Involved in various corporate exercises and dispute resolution

What you'll do:

As a Senior Manager in our Legal department, your role will have a focus in disputes while also being multifaceted. You will provide crucial legal advice to our group across a range of sectors and ability to keep abreast with latest developments in laws affecting our businesses will be highly valued.

  • Provide legal advice and support to the Group and Management on legal, contractual and operational matters
  • Coordinate with external parties, lawyers and other advisers in connection with corporate exercises
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on transactional legal documents/agreements
  • Oversee and manage the dispute resolution portfolio involving the Group of Companies
  • Assist the Head of Legal to manage the Group Legal portfolio and activities
  • Prepare necessary reports and legal updates for consideration of the Senior Management and Board of Directors
  • Oversee the registration, renewal, and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights under the Group’s businesses.
  • Review and update policies and procedures for Group Legal to ensure proper management of legal matters

What you bring:

As a Senior Manager in this legal department, you bring a wealth of experience from diverse business sectors. You have assisted in managing a group's litigation portfolio which makes you a strong candidate for this role. Your experience in preparing reports and legal updates for senior management is highly valued.

  • Experience in managing dispute resolution portfolios
  • Proven experience in providing legal advice across diverse business sectors
  • Strong skills in coordinating with external parties on corporate exercises
  • Expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating transactional legal documents/agreements
  • Ability to assist in managing a Group's Legal portfolio
  • Experience in preparing reports and legal updates for senior management
  • Knowledgeable about registration, renewal, enforcement of intellectual property rights.
  • Ability to review and update policies and procedures for efficient management of legal matters

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player with diverse business interests spanning across various sectors. They are known for their commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation. They offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Their employees enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pensions contributions, and training opportunities.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application!

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

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Secretarial

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: Y4LNWW-E9602739

Date posted: 18 April 2025

Consultant: Kimmy Khoo