Senior Legal Counsel

about the company
Our client is a Malaysian-incorporated investment holding company, with subsidiary activities spanning the construction and oil palm plantation sectors.

about the job

• Provide strategic legal leadership and act as a trusted advisor to senior management, overseeing corporate, commercial, and contentious matters across the Group.
• Lead and manage complex transactions-including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, financing arrangements, and property deals-while drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key agreements to protect the Company's interests.
• Direct dispute resolution strategies, assess litigation risks, and coordinate closely with external solicitors on cause papers, case preparation, and court filings.
• Deliver practical, commercially sound legal guidance that supports business objectives, mitigates risk, and ensures robust regulatory compliance across all operations.
  
  

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) from a reputable university and possess a valid practicing certificate.
• Bring 10-12 years of PQE with strong exposure to corporate and commercial matters, including M&A, financing, restructuring, capital markets, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrate a proven track record as in-house counsel or a practicing lawyer, preferably within a public listed company, with strong commercial acumen and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.