Objective:
To support and assist Senior Manager, Group Legal on all assigned tasks
Responsibilities:
Case Management – Assist Senior Manager, Group Legal, to monitor progress of each matter handled by Senior Manager, Group Legal, including gathering or requesting for requisite information or documentation from internal stakeholders, coordination on each matter until matter is closed (including all litigation matters affecting Lion Group of Companies whether as Plaintiff or Defendant)Legal Research – Conduct legal research as may be assigned by Senior Manager, Group Legal from time to time and staying up to date on changes in laws and on new developments on laws, rules and regulations concerning business affairs of Lion Group of CompaniesDocumentation – drafting and reviewing legal letters, legal documentations as may be assigned by Senior Manager, Group Legal from time to time including preparation of template legal documentations and ensuring proper filing (both softcopy and hardcopy) and keeping of recordsInternal Stakeholders Management – Assist Senior Manager, Group Legal to attend to queries or request for updates on matters from business units / divisions / other departmentsAssist Senior Manager, Group Legal in handling various legal matters and addressing legal issues as they ariseAssist Senior Manager, Group Legal in providing legal advice and corporate support to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, best practices etc Assist Senior Manager, Group Legal in providing legal support to Group Secretarial from the perspective of Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements and Companies ActAssist Senior Manager, Group Legal to oversee ad-hoc assignment(s) in providing legal support to Group Compliance (whenever required) on formulation of compliance policies and procedures aligned with recent requirements from relevant governing authorities
Requirements:
Bachelor of Laws, Professional degree in Law or equivalentInternet and tech savvyComputer literate, skilled in basic MS office applicationsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsPrior working experience as an in-house legal (experience in legal areas such as corporate commercial, conveyancing and litigation matters are preferred)