Legal And Logistics Assistant Manager

Based in: HQ office, Glenmarie

Company details: Shipping & Logistics. Visit: https://gmg.my/

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive legal advisory to management on operational, commercial, and corporate matters across the Group.

2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements.

3. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

4. Identify and manage legal risks arising from operations and commercial arrangements.

5. Handle disputes, claims, and legal correspondence, and liaise with external solicitors where required.

6. Oversee day-to-day logistics operations and problem-solving.

7. Manage overall company affairs from both legal and operational perspectives, ensuring alignment with the Group's business objectives.

8. Oversee day-to-day operations across relevant business units, ensuring efficiency, coordination, and smooth execution of services.

9. Act as a key liaison between management, operations, and finance teams to ensure cohesive decision-making and implementation.

10. Monitor operational performance and address issues proactively.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 2–3 years PQE or more

• Litigation background preferred (experience in disputes, claims, or court work is an advantage)

• Meticulous, self-driven, and proactive, with strong initiative

• Keen to learn and grow beyond a purely legal role

• Commercially aware with ability to balance legal risk and business needs

• Able to work independently

Why Join Us:

• Dual role: Legal + Business Management

• Opportunity to transition from litigation into in-house and operations

• Exposure to real business decision-making

• Fast learning curve with broad responsibilities beyond legal work