Senior legal counsel

• Business Scope: They manage a diverse portfolio including engineering, construction, wastewater treatment, operations, maintenance, and advisory services.
• Financial Stability: The organisation benefits from predictable cash flows through stable concession-based contracts and facilities management (e.g., projects with UiTM).
• Strategic Growth: For 2025/2026, they are pivoting toward becoming a "developer of choice" by strengthening their property portfolio and pursuing new type of infrastructure projects.
• Location: The primary office is located in Shah Alam.

1. Strategic Corporate & Commercial Leadership

• Transaction Management: Lead and manage high-value corporate matters including M&A, joint ventures, and share sales.
• Contract Oversight: Review, draft, and negotiate complex agreements, service contracts, and legal correspondence to safeguard the client's interests.
• Property & Finance: Oversee property-related transactions (S&P and tenancies) and manage legalities regarding financing arrangements and capital markets.

1. Litigation & Dispute Strategy

• Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential legal exposure and define the strategy for contentious matters and disputes.
• External Counsel Management: Act as the primary liaison for external solicitors, which includes vetting all "cause papers" before they are filed in court.
• Employment Law: Manage legal issues related to industrial relations and employment disputes across the Group.

1. Business Advisory & Departmental Management

• Strategic Advisor: Provide the Executive Director and Board with commercially sound legal advice to support business operations and expansion into property development.
• Team Leadership: Expected to manage and lead a dedicated legal team alongside relevant departments.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all business activities align with regulatory requirements for a Public Listed Company (PLC).

Requirements:

• Mandatory Background: Preferred to have experience working for a Public Listed Company (PLC).
• Professional Seniority: A minimum of 10–15 years of relevant legal experience is required.
• Education: A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) from a reputable university is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep exposure to capital markets, financing arrangements, business restructuring, and industrial relations.
• Bonding Period: Please note that all candidates will be bonded for 1 year.

• Reporting Line: You will report directly to the Executive Director.
• Team Structure: You will lead a team of four.
• Leadership Style: Our client is looking for a leader with high professionalism and proven people management capabilities to mentor the existing team.

• key responsibilities

1. Transactional & Corporate Leadership
2. Litigation & Dispute Oversight
3. Property & Infrastructure Support
4. Departmental Management & Advisory

• experience

• skills

• qualifications

1. Bachelor of Law (LLB)(Hons)
2. Called to the Malaysian Bar
3. Advocate and Solicitor
4. Preferred In-house Experienced (PLC background)

• education

Bachelor Degree

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