Department:Legal, Regulatory & Compliance
Position the role reports to:Head, Legal Regulatory & Compliance
Purpose
For this team:
The LRC BU ensures legal priorities are aligned, regulatory standards are adhered to, and compliance are regulated within the Company – internal and external engagements.
For this position:
The Legal Executive will provide comprehensive legal support to the business, ensuring compliance with laws, drafting and reviewing contracts, assist to manage disputes, and offering legal advice on a variety of operational and strategic matters.
This role requires a strong ability to handle multiple legal aspects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Accountabilities
General Role
Support day-to-day operational legal and regulatory needs.
Conductlegal researchto support decisions and actions.
Assist with internal training on legal and compliance matters for the team.
Monitor and keep track of alllegal & statutory records, files, agreements, etc.
Contract Management
Preparation, review and draft contracts , agreements and internal policies ensuring compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
Ensure timelyrenewals of contracts or terminations as needed .
Review and advise on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
Research and analyseimplications of case law, legislation, and regulatory mattersand highlight/update to relevant department(s).
Legal Role
Assist in simple agreements and standard agreements i.e.
tenancy agreements, renewals, amendments, terminations, NDAs and related correspondence.
Support the business in managing data protection and privacy-related matters.
Protect and manage the company'strademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property assets.
Strive to preserve and enhance the good reputation and goodwill of the Company.
Compliance
Ensure the company complies with local, state, and national laws relevant to the retail industry.
Understand contract law, corporate laws, companies act, and other laws and/or regulations relevant to the telecommunications industry.
Keep updated on changes in regulations and advise management on necessary adjustments.
Oversee compliance with consumer protection laws, advertising standards, and personal data protection laws and regulations.
Education Qualifications & Certificates
Possess a Degree in Law (must be from institutions accredited or recognised by the Malaysian Bar Council).
Admitted to the Malaysian Bar as advocate and solicitor is an advantage.
Professional Experience
Knowledge in company law, contract law and basic legal principles gained from practical experience.
3 - 5 years' experience working as a legal counsel in an in-house legal department and/or a law firm.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Required:
Excellent proficiency in relevant IT skills, e.g.
advanced word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint presentation skills.
Ability to creatively present legal related data/information in a simplified format using IT tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluent spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Candidates with in-house counsel experience in telecommunications industry will have an added advantage.
Passionate about learning and developing a better understanding of the application of law within the corporate world.
Able to start immediately.
Personal Attributes
Ability to prioritize and adapt based on changing priorities.
Solid reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Basic analytical skills and ability to deliver efficiently.
Must be able to communicate effectively when facing challenges.#J-18808-Ljbffr