Manager, Legal

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Manager for their Legal Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your legal expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of commercial contracts, as well as advising on legal matters from a legal perspective in relation to all projects and initiatives.

What you'll do:

As a Manager in our Legal Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our company operates within the law at all times. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of commercial contracts. You will also advise on legal matters from a legal perspective in relation to all projects and initiatives. Your excellent organisational skills will be put to use as you manage Junior Legal Counsels and assist with administrative tasks within the department.

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of commercial contracts
• Advising on legal matters and applicable laws in relation to all projects and initiatives
• Managing and supervising Junior Legal Counsels

Keeping updated with the latest developments in legislation or regulatory environment especially in corporate, financial and fintech sectors

• Identifying potential areas of legal vulnerability and risk across the Company and taking steps to address them
• Supporting the business needs by working closely with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the Company

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Manager, Legal position brings a wealth of experience from either a law firm or an in-house legal team. With between 5-8 years' experience under your belt, you are adept at Corporate Commercial Drafting and Advisory. Your knowledge of regulatory requirements in the financial sector is second-to-none, as is your understanding of operational business processes. You are able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organisational skills.

• Possess a Bachelors Degree in Law
• Legal advisory skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the financial sector would be an added advantage
• Understanding of operational and business processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. They offer a range of benefits including hybrid working options, meal allowances, mobile and broadband reimbursement, additional leave options, medical coverage and more. They also provide flexibility to opt dependants coverage for outpatient medical benefits. This is an organisation that truly values its employees and provides them with the tools they need to succeed.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. 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