Group Legal Counsel

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board, management, and business units on corporate, commercial, contractual, regulatory, and operational matters.
  
• Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
  
• Keep management updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments.
  

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
  
• Protect the Group’s legal and commercial interests in contractual arrangements.
  
• Provide legal support for key transactions, property development, financing, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives.
  

• Advise on corporate governance and compliance with applicable laws and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.
  
• Oversee Board and shareholders’ resolutions, corporate filings, and related documentation.
  
• Work closely with the Company Secretary on listed company and regulatory matters.
  
  

• Establish and monitor the Group’s legal risk and compliance framework.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licences, and contractual obligations.
  
• Develop and review relevant policies, procedures, and legal guidelines.
  
  

• Manage litigation, arbitration, adjudication, disputes, and claims involving the Group.
  
• Work with external counsel on dispute strategies, settlements, and legal proceedings.
  
• Monitor legal risks, costs, and potential exposure.
  

• Appoint, instruct, and manage external legal advisers.
  
• Monitor the quality, effectiveness, and costs of external legal services.
  

• Lead and supervise the Group Legal team and ensure effective management of legal matters.
  
• Develop team capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
  
• Establish appropriate processes, KPIs, and performance standards.
  

• Conduct legal and compliance training for management and employees.
  
• Promote awareness of legal, regulatory, contractual, and governance requirements.
  
  

• Provide legal support for M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, investments, financing, property development, and other strategic initiatives.
  
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide legal input on key corporate and commercial transactions.
  
• Undertake other legal and governance matters assigned by the Board or senior management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
  
• Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
  
• Minimum 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably with experience in a corporate legal department and/or reputable law firm.
  
• Strong experience in corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
  
• Experience in a public listed company environment and familiarity with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements will be an advantage.
  
• Knowledge and experience in property development, construction, corporate transactions, and commercial law will be highly advantageous.
  
• Strong understanding of Malaysian laws and regulations, including the Companies Act 2016 and other legislation relevant to the Group's business.
  
• Experience in managing litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters.
  
• Experience in managing and supervising a legal team is preferred.