Legal Assistant

This is a full-time on-site role located in Kuala Lumpur for a Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for assisting with legal matters related to the company's operations, including contract drafting and review, legal research, and compliance. The Legal Assistant will also work closely with the company's management team to ensure legal compliance and provide guidance on legal matters within all departments. Your key responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Handles complex commercial contracts and contract disputes especially those involving governments and subcontractors; provides support and assistance to the Business and Project Department as well as the Management;
• Interacts with other corporate support functions and departments ensuring legal involvement in all matters that may give rise to legal exposure;
• Provides guidance and assistance to ensure all operations and business activities in the BEWG are carried out in compliance with local laws and other country regulations;
• Shares with Management members responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of compliance with internal corporate policies, standards, and procedures and, indirectly, with corporate legal and regulatory obligations;
• Assists the General Counsel with compliance reviews in BEWG and affiliates, and coordinates legal aspects of internal audits;
• Provides and assists with legal and compliance training for the Project Department, Business Development Department, and other Departments and Management;
• Ensures the integrity of the corporate structure, entities, and records and provides support to the responsible person in charge;
• Provides overall legal advice to Management and is actively involved in business plans, growth strategies, and operations;
• Assists the General Counsel with complex transactions;
• Manages and supervises outside counsel being responsible for litigation strategies, and resolution;
• Manages and strictly controls all external costs (e.g. legal fees and expenditures) and internal costs related to the legal function’s impact on the BEWG P&L;
• Drafts and implements specific procedures, guidelines, and templates and maintains and updates content on the company database;
• Provides support, coaching, and guidance to administrative assistants, contract managers, and other personnel, where applicable, and assists with their career development;
• Participates in the General Department training and development initiatives and completes all assigned training.

Qualifications

• At least 3~4 years of experience working in a legal role, preferably in a corporate or commercial setting
• Prefer MANDARIN speaker as the business required.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Admission to the High Court as an advocate and solicitor.
• Pleasant personality, initiative, a team player, and quick learner.
• Good exposure to large water/wastewater projects will be an added advantage.

Salary: RM5,000.00 - RM6,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• corporate & commercial law: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (required)
• English (required)