Contract & Legal Executive

Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Support

• Provide practical legal advice and guidance to Management and internal departments on contractual, commercial, corporate and general legal matters.
• Review and advise on legal and contractual risks arising from business activities, projects, tenders and commercial arrangements.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations, including payment terms, liability, indemnity, warranty, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on applicable laws, regulations and statutory requirements relevant to the Company's business.
• Draft, review and advise on legal correspondence, notices, letters, agreements and other legal documents.
• Identify legal issues and recommend appropriate actions or practical solutions to Management.

2. Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial contracts, agreements, appointment letters, NDAs, MOUs and other contractual documents.
• Prepare contract summaries and highlight key obligations, risks, deadlines and renewal requirements to Management and relevant departments.
• Maintain and update the Company's contract register, including contract status, expiry, renewal and key obligations.
• Monitor contractual obligations and follow up with relevant departments on outstanding actions.
• Coordinate contract execution, signing, stamping, filing and proper maintenance of executed agreements.

3. Legal Risk, Compliance & Corporate Matters

• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and highlight potential implications to Management.
• Review internal policies, procedures and business practices from a legal and contractual perspective.
• Support Management and internal departments in addressing legal risks and implementing appropriate controls or corrective actions.
• Support corporate and governance matters and coordinate with the Company Secretary and other professional advisers where required.
• Assist in managing legal claims, disputes, demand letters, recovery matters and other legal issues.

4. Internal & External Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact for legal and contract-related matters between Management, internal departments and external parties.
• Liaise with customers, vendors, business partners and other relevant parties on contractual and legal matters.
• Coordinate with external solicitors on matters requiring specialised legal advice, litigation, dispute resolution or legal representation.
• Maintain proper and confidential records of contracts, legal matters, correspondence and related documentation.
• Prepare legal, contract and compliance reports or updates for Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in legal practice, in-house legal, commercial contracts, contract management or a related field.
• Experience in providing legal advice to Management or business functions will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts and relevant Malaysian laws and regulations.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational and follow-up skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person