Job title: Senior Legal Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Shah Alam
Job published: 29-07-2025
Job ID: 38602

Job Description

Our client is a leading and well-established company specializing in infrastructure services. The Senior Legal Specialist provides strategic legal advice and support to management on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financing, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including project contracts, financial agreements, commercial arrangements, NDAs, service agreements, construction contracts, and security documents.
  • Conduct legal analysis to identify risks, provide mitigation strategies, and propose business-friendly solutions.
  • Lead or support contract negotiations and closings, liaising effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee compliance with contractual, regulatory, and legal obligations.
  • Develop, update, and implement legal templates, policies, and frameworks aligned with business objectives and legal requirements.
  • Manage and resolve disputes, claims, and legal proceedings to achieve favourable outcomes while controlling costs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsels, monitoring the quality and cost of external legal services.
  • Handle ad hoc legal matters and assignments as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent; admitted to practice law in Malaysia.
  • Minimum 7-8 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of private practice and in-house roles.
  • Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, with exposure to M&A, project contracts, and financial agreements.
  • Proven experience managing external counsels and handling complex legal matters independently.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance legal risks with practical business considerations in a fast-paced environment.
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