Senior Executive, Legal

Position Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a broad range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to sales agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, IT contracts, and partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements or ask directed by the Assistant Manager/Regional Legal Counsel.
• Oversee and optimize the entire contract lifecycle management process, from initiation and drafting to negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination.
• Provide support to Assistant Manager to develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to standardize processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance to business units on contract terms, risks, and implications, with consultation with Assistant Manager or Regional Legal Counsel if necessary.

Legal Research:

• Conduct legal research on various issues spanning corporate law, commercial law, intellectual property, data protection (PDPA), employment law, competition law, and industry-specific regulations relevant to the company's operations in Malaysia and potentially other jurisdictions.
• Assist Assistant Manager to analyze legislative changes, judicial decisions, and regulatory updates, assessing their potential impact on the company and providing concise, actionable summaries and recommendations to the legal team.
• Prepare detailed legal opinions, memoranda, and presentations based on research findings.

Assist with Governance and Compliance:

• Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of internal policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance programs (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, data privacy) to mitigate legal risks.
• Conduct internal training/presentation to employees on legal and compliance matters.

Legal Operations and Project Support:

• Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal department operations, including optimizing legal technology solutions (e.g., contract management systems, e-discovery tools).
• Manage and lead specific legal projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior executives or interns within the department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB);
• Proven experience in contract management and corporate governance;
• Strong understanding of Malaysian legal principles and regulations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an executive within an in-house legal department.
• Experience with FMCG or F&B industry is preferred.

a Necessity, not a Luxury