Legal Manager (Regional)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR144,000 - MYR240,000 per year View Job Description
Opportunity to step into Corporate Legal Counsel / Managerial role Regional exposure across diverse industries
  • Established team with continuous investment into headcount and resources
  • Remuneration and banding will be designated according to experience level

About Our Client

Our client is a diversified group of companies in key sustainable industries with operations across different countries. In line with the growth of their business, they are building strong legal and governance leadership and resources to build up stronger infrastructure as they continuously scale up. They are now searching for a Legal Manager to join their regional legal team to oversee legal function across the different jurisdictions under purview.

Job Description

  • Support Legal Department on corporate, operation and commercial legal matters
  • Advise in relation to laws and regulations affecting the Group and counsel in relation to major business initiatives and transactions.
  • Prepare, review, negotiate and finalise all legal documentation including confidentiality agreement, MOU, LOI, lease agreement, JV agreement, insurance policy documents, EPC and O&M agreements, etc
  • Manage and oversee all non-claims litigation matters including the negotiations and settlement processes and working with external lawyers
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties such as the relevant authorities and bodies, ministry, service providers and other third parties
  • Provide support to HR in the company's human resource and industrial related matters
  • Manage other related duties and responsibilities which may be assigned from time to time

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum of 5 years PQE either practising in a law firm or in-house counsel (preferably both) - Applicants with higher PQE are also encouraged to apply as banding will be designated based on overall level of experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable law school/university
  • Called to Malaysian Bar or equivalent
  • Knowledge in contract and commercial laws, contract drafting and negotiations
  • Proficiency in the Chinese language would be an advantage, but not compulsory
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good management, leadership, planning, decision making and strategic thinking

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to step into Corporate Legal Counsel / Managerial role
  • Remuneration and banding will be designated according to experience level
Contact
Elaine Kong
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6495768
Phone number
6012 605 9088

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
General Counsel
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elaine Kong
Consultant contact
6012 605 9088
Job Reference
JN-072024-6495768

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.