Job Description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established water services and utilities group, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal professional to head its Legal Department.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management, providing strategic legal guidance across corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, compliance, and transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Group’s Legal Department and legal team.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to the Board of Directors, Group CEO, Management, and relevant business units.
• Draft, assess, negotiate, and provide legal advice on a broad range of agreements and legal documents, including commercial contracts, joint ventures, partnerships, procurement agreements, financing documents, and other legal instruments.
• Oversee corporate governance activities and ensure the Group complies with applicable legislation, regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters, including the appointment and management of external legal counsel where required.
• Provide legal support and advice on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, restructuring exercises, and property-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and identify, assess, and manage legal risks across the organisation.
• Establish, develop, and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies, government agencies, external stakeholders, and legal advisors.
• Partner with the business on growth initiatives by providing practical and commercially viable legal advice and solutions.

Requirements

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya or hold an equivalent professional qualification.
• A Master’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of post-qualification experience gained in legal practice and/or a corporate legal environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior management or leadership role.
• Strong experience covering corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, litigation, and compliance matters.
• Candidates with a background as a practising Advocate & Solicitor, particularly with experience in corporate matters, litigation, dispute resolution, and court proceedings, are highly encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to industries such as infrastructure, utilities, water services, construction, property development, or public-listed companies will be an added advantage.