Deputy Manager, Legal

• Broad in-house legal role with strategic business impact
• Exposure to diverse commercial contracts & legal negotiations.
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable global organisation with a strong track record of innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business success.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice and support to the business on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Manage and oversee litigation, disputes, and engagement with external counsel.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and develop practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Partner closely with business units to provide commercially sound and solution-oriented legal guidance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organisation.
• Drive improvements to legal processes, policies, templates, and operational efficiencies.
• Support corporate governance matters and contribute to strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams on legal projects and business objectives.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Deputy Manager, Legal Should Have

• LL.B degree and admission to the Malaysian Bar (or equivalent legal qualification).
• 6 PQE and above, preferably in-house and/or private practice.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Solid knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Experience managing litigation, disputes, and external legal counsel.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment contract.
• Good compensation package.
  
  

Apply to be considered for this Deputy Manager, Legal role in Kuala Lumpur.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7131387