Legal Manager

1 day ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia GL Business Advisory Sdn Bhd Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

Job Summary:

The Legal Manager will provide comprehensive legal support to the company, particularly in the areas of construction, land development, and corporate governance. The role involves managing all legal and contractual matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and supporting the Board and management on corporate secretarial matters. The ideal candidate will have strong construction law knowledge and be qualified or eligible to register for the MAICSA (Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) license.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Compliance

  • Provide sound legal advice on all matters related to construction contracts, land acquisition, joint ventures, tenancy, and corporate transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including construction agreements, consultancy contracts, procurement, and service agreements.
  • Advise management on potential legal risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Liaise with external lawyers on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.

2. Construction & Project Legal Support

  • Review project tenders, contract terms, and documentation for risk assessment.
  • Support the project team in contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute management.
  • Advise on regulatory requirements related to land development, building approvals, and environmental compliance.

3. Company Secretarial Support (MAICSA-related)

  • Assist the Board of Directors and management in corporate governance matters.
  • Review Board resolutions, meeting minutes, and statutory filings.
  • Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely submission of required documents to SSM (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia).
  • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2016 and other relevant regulations.
  • Support the Company Secretary in meetings and documentation; act as Joint/Alternate Company Secretary if eligible.

4. Policy & Process Development

  • Develop and implement internal legal, compliance, and governance policies.
  • Conduct legal training and awareness programs for internal departments.
  • Ensure proper documentation management and confidentiality of all legal records.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
  • Called to the Malaysian Bar with at least 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction, land development, or property industry.
  • Experience in corporate secretarial matters or currently pursuing MAICSA qualification (or eligible for MAICSA membership/license).
  • Strong understanding of the Companies Act 2016, Construction Industry laws, CIDB regulations, and contract management principles.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Added Advantage:

  • Exposure to property development, joint venture structures, or EPC contracts.
  • Familiar with standard construction forms such as PAM, FIDIC, or JKR.
  • Able to act as Company Secretary upon obtaining MAICSA license

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