Assistant Manager, Legal

We are seeking a Legal Assistant Manager to join our business team in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Legal Manager, you will provide legal support across the business, with a focus on major power and energy projects. The role offers exposure to project finance, commercial agreements, and a broad range of regulatory and corporate matters supporting the Company's strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, practical and timely legal advice to senior management and business stakeholders on legal, regulatory, compliance and commercial matters;
• Support the Business Development, Project Finance and Project Management teams on major power and energy projects;
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Power Supply Agreements;
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA);
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts;
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements;
• Financing Agreements;
• Joint Venture (JV) Agreements;
• Investment and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) documentation; and
• Other project development and commercial contracts;
• Review contracts and advise on legal risks, commercial implications and mitigation strategies;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Finance, Human Resources, Support Services and Procurement to provide legal support across business operations;
• Advise on general corporate and commercial legal matters, including corporate finance, company secretarial, procurement, insurance, occupational safety, human resources and sustainability issues;
• Monitor developments in legislation, regulations and industry requirements affecting the power and energy sector;
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel on various legal matters and transactions; and
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal solutions to support business objectives.

Key Highlights

• Opportunity to work on high-value power and energy infrastructure projects;
• Exposure to complex commercial transactions, project financing and cross-functional business operations;
• Involvement in major project development, investment, joint ventures and M&A transactions;
• Broad legal exposure across commercial, regulatory and corporate matters;
• Collaborative working environment with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams; and
• Excellent opportunity to develop expertise within the power and energy industry while supporting strategic business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.), with strong academic credentials (LL.M. is an advantage);
• Qualified to practise law, preferably admitted to the Malaysian Bar or another Commonwealth jurisdiction;
• Approximately 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable national or international law firm;
• Experience in commercial contracts, project development, financing or corporate transactions is an advantage;
• Strong legal drafting, contract review and negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; and
• A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across business functions.

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