legal manager.

about the company
This organisation is a conglomerate in Malaysia, with over five decades of combined experience in the industry, involved in the design and construction of a diverse range of projects. These include high-rise buildings, health-care facilities, retail and infrastructure.

about the job

• Provide legal support and advice across all divisions of the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws in areas such as property development, construction etc.

• Draft, review, and finalise a range of agreements, including but not limited to purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and service contracts.

• Manage and coordinate with external counsels handling various legal matters like sales and purchases, land acquisitions, and joint ventures.

• Assist the HR Department with industrial relations matters, including conducting investigations, advising on domestic inquiry procedures, and supporting or participating in Domestic Inquiries when necessary.

• Support the legal aspects of the company’s restructuring initiatives, including the restructuring of subsidiaries and affiliated entities.

• To foster relationships with international stakeholders, particularly in the USA and Hong Kong, to support collaboration on international projects. Assist in ensuring legal compliance in cross-border matters.

• Provide legal support in managing financing arrangements, including project financing, term loans, bridging loans, and debentures. Work closely with financial institutions, external solicitors, and internal teams to ensure compliance.

• Work alongside the Company Secretary on all corporate governance matters, including the preparation and circulation of urgent director's and shareholder's resolutions.