Legal Manager

Responsibilities: 1. The Legal Manager supports the Corporate Advisor of the Company by assisting the Corporate Advisor to oversee the Corporate Advisory Department comprising legal and secretarial and to provide legal advice and compliance throughout the Company.
2. The Legal Manager does this by providing proactive, in-depth, legal, business-focused advice to the Company, especially in contract, tort, Companies Act and Bursa Listing Requirements.
3. The Legal Manager is tasked with analysing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all of the business's transactions undertaken by the Company, keeping the senior management in all   concerned Departments of the business informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business.
4. The Legal Manager will be responsible to assist the Corporate Advisor to oversee legal negotiations and company contracts/risk management.
5. To perform the responsibilities with utmost integrity, professionalism and commitment by displaying strong leadership qualities coupled.
6. Keep abreast of all legal developments, especially those related to the Group's businesses.
Job Description: 1. To manage the Corporate Advisory Department (including monitoring and      supervising the subordinates' work, progress and development).
2. To act as liaison officer between the company and the external company secretary in all secretarial matters by ensuring strict adherence to Listing Requirement, Companies Act 2016, preparation of board minutes by the external company secretary, circular resolutions, material disclosure to Bursa Malaysia, lodgment of necessary forms to Companies Commission of Malaysia and submission to     Bursa Malaysia and preparation of the necessary circular and notices for general meetings of the Company including but not limited to organizing and coordinating Board of Directors' Meeting and any other special or Extraordinary meetings, preparation of agenda, circulation of relevant circulars/resolutions.
3. To be in charge of overseeing the corporate governance standards in the Company.
4. To ensure board papers are circulated to the Board of Directors in a timely manner.
5. To liaise with Chairman and Board of Directors on all matters in relation to the Company and statutory requirement by keeping them updated on all material issues affecting the Company.
6. To assist in the implementation of corporate strategies by ensuring that the Board's decisions are properly carried out and communicated, and to communicate with Board and shareholders on all relevant matters.
7. To work closely with the Board and accountable for business ethics and good corporate governance of the Bank, including on establishment, conduct, documentation of board, shareholders and management meetings and approvals in compliance with statutory obligations.
8. To play an integral role in the Group's business decision-making process and ensuring that the Group's interests are adequately protected.
9. To advise overall potential legal issues, draft and review agreements from the internal stakeholders (subsidiaries and departments within the Company).
10. To provide timely, concise and business-focused legal advice and advise on legal issues arising from disputes/agreements entered into by the Company on various subject matters not limited to contractual and corporate.
11. To provide written legal opinions to the Company's various Departments and subsidiary business units.
12. To advise overall potential legal issues and finalise agreements after discussion and negotiation both with management and the external party.
13. To conduct diligent research into legal issues and recommend revisions as needed across a range of legal documents and agreements.
14. To conduct research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
15. To ensure the reliable and timely execution of the company's day-to-day legal activities.
16. To anticipate and plan for all legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
17. To advise the management on legal matters critical to the growth of the business.
18. To ensure that all agreements are vetted and drafted so that the Company's interests are well protected and legally covered.
19. To participate in negotiations and ensure all the Company's proposed products, business activities, trade and operations are in compliance with the rules, regulations and laws in force.
20. To empanel, liaise and monitor external lawyers to ensure that the services rendered by  them are up to the Company's standard.
21. To guide, coach and mentor the staff within the Corporate Advisory Department and ensure positive personal and professional development.
22. To provide quality services to various internal Departments within the Company.
23. To review of all legal and company secretarial related documentation and highlighting to the management of the associated risks/exposures involved, possible breaches and non-compliance under all applicable laws and regulations; and offering solutions to mitigating them.
24. To ensure timely completion of all corporate exercises and transactions undertaken by the Company.
25. To coordinate and liaise with external stakeholders on preparation of court papers.
26. To deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and authorities.
27. To work with, liaise and monitor all external solicitors for all pending litigation matters or new suits to ensure that the services rendered to them are up to the Company's standard.
28. To work with, liaise and monitor all external advisors for all corporate exercise and/or scheme to ensure that the services rendered to them are up to the Company's standard.
29. Review cause papers and participate in the discussions with internal Departments on formulation of strategy to resolve and / or do damage control on ongoing litigation / involving the Company.
30. To attend court hearings/trials as company's representative as and when such need arises.
31. Ensuring that all agreements are properly vetted and drafted so that the Company's interests are well protected and legally addressed.
32. To participate in negotiations and ensure all the Company's, business activities, assets and operations are in compliance with the rules, regulations and laws in force.
33. To prepare the Corporate Advisory's budget.
34. To draft press statements/response to media queries/DUN's queries etc. in a timely matter with strict adherence to confidentiality.
Qualification & Requirements: 1. Bachelor of law or higher.
2. Called to the Malaysian Bar.
3. Possesses at least 7 years' experience in handling corporate and commercial matters as an in-house counsel and/or legal firm.
4. Possesses business acumen, leadership ability and knowledge of key legal and economic trends.
5. Experienced in corporate secretarial matters.
6. Service-minded and able to work independently.
7. Ability to multi-task; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Strong time management and project/case management skills.
9. Excellent drafting, communication, and research skills.
10. Fluent in English and excellent English writing skills.
11. Able to work under pressure.