GENERAL MANAGER, LEGAL

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal professional to lead our Legal Department and serve as a trusted advisor to Senior Management and the Board. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, and corporate matters of the Group while ensuring the organization's interests are protected and aligned with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Group's Legal Department and legal team.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board of Directors, Group CEO, Management, and business units.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, joint ventures, partnerships, procurement agreements, financing documents, and other legal instruments.
• Manage corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, and engagement with external legal counsel.
• Advise on corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, investments, restructuring, and property-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage legal risks across the organization.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, external stakeholders, and legal advisors.
• Support business growth initiatives by providing commercially practical legal solutions.

Requirements:

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya or equivalent qualification.
• Master's Degree in Law, Business Administration, or related discipline will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice and/or corporate legal environment.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial capacity.
• Experience handling corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, litigation, and compliance matters.
• Candidates with prior experience as a practising advocate and solicitor, particularly in corporate, litigation, dispute resolution, and court proceedings, are highly encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to various industries such as infrastructure, utilities, water services, construction, property development, or public-listed companies will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, board members, regulators, and external stakeholders.