Legal Manager

Company Background

Our client is a well-established large-scale catering and food services company headquartered in Bangi, Selangor, with operation across multiple sectors, including private, corporate, and government-linked projects. They are looking to appoint a In-house Legal Manager / Senior Executive (1 years renewable contract) to lead the companys legal, compliance, and contractual affairs.

Job Summary

The Legal Manager is responsible for providing in-house legal advisory and compliance support across company operations, with particular focus on contracts, regulatory compliance, risk management, employment matters, and dispute management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a range of legal documents including, but not limited to: Catering and service contracts, Government and institutional agreements, Vendor and supplier contracts, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, and tenancy agreements
• Provide legal advice to management on contract interpretation, risks, and obligations
• Identify legal risks across operations and recommend mitigation measures
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian laws and regulations, and monitor regulatory changes and advise management on legal impact and necessary actions
• Advise HR and management on employment matters, such as Employment contracts and policies, disciplinary actions and terminations, Industrial relations and dispute handling etc.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, Industrial Court, or relevant authorities when required
• Maintain legal records, corporate documents, licenses, and permits
• Support board resolutions, company secretarial matters, and compliance filings (in coordination with external company secretary).

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house legal role, or legal practice with exposure to corporate, commercial, or employment law.
• Experience handling government, institutional, or GLC-related contracts will be an added advantage.
• Exposure in F&B, caterings, facilities management, is highly advantageous.
• Possess strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills
• Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Info

• Mon-Fri (9am-6pm)
• Annual Leave: 21 days
• Performance Bonus
• Insurance/Hospitalization
• Dental/Optical benefits

Interested candidates may apply online or send your resume to revathiy(at)talentrecruit.com.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.