Senior Executive - Legal

About Us:

For over two decades, the Signature Group has established itself as the market leader in the local kitchen industry under the brand Signature Kitchen, bringing to the world the value of a brand synonymous with quality craftsmanship. As we continued to grow, our holding company, Signature International Berhad was incorporated and public listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2008.

To date, Signature holds the record of the largest kitchen retail network in Malaysia, with a substantial presence across 15 countries in both retail and project segments. We have successfully completed projects for built-in kitchens, wardrobes and ID fit-out for local projects, project portfolio has led to international opportunities in which we can offer competitive, best-in-class, high-quality products to international project developers.

Signature is now at the forefront of revolutionizing the landscape of home living solutions with its new renovated 50,000 sft Signature Flagship Store reopening in May 2022, offering total home living solutions including Design & Build services to our customers. Our flagship brand ‘Signature’ now encompasses a full range of built-in living space furniture and wardrobes, strengthening our position as one-stop home living solutions provider for homeowners and project managers seeking trusted quality from a market leader, comprehensive service and a cohesive aesthetic for living spaces.

Job Summary:

• Assist and support immediate superior all assigned works and required to work closely with various business units and internal stakeholders to provide the legal support and compliance related matters.

Job Descriptions:

• Assist and support immediate superior in all legal matters including conveyance, corporate, commercial, intellectual property, dispute resolution and corporate governance related matters for the Group as well as its subsidiaries.
• Vet, draft and review agreements/contracts and other legal documents and provide legal opinion based on business needs and Group’s interest and in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures, applicable laws.
• Provide legal support on the business activities of the Group as well as its subsidiaries.
• Ensure proper execution of contracts, agreements and legal documents.
• Ensure proper management and administration of legal documents.
• Conduct necessary legal research to keep abreast of applicable laws and regulations, and ensure compliance and observance of corporate governance.
• Assist immediate superior in all assigned works and follow up promptly. 
• Support immediate superior in liaising with external lawyer and other external parties on all legal matters.
• Perform any other tasks assigned related to the job from time to time. 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum LL.B or Bachelor of Laws or equivalent from reputable institutions. 
• Admitted to the Malaysian Bar or other equivalent.
• Min. 2 to 3 years of working experience in legal firms or in-house counsel. 
• Ability to review and draft contracts, letters and documents with respect to various fields including corporate, commercial and conveyancing. 
• Ability to present credible legal solutions to internal stakeholders of diverse backgrounds, with the use of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review and advise on intellectual property issues for the supported business and matters.
• Ability to perform legal research and support to ensure compliance and optimise efficiencies in the business operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external counsels and advisors.
• Proactive, resourceful, strong follow up and able to work independently and as a team.
• Be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Good command of English & Malay (spoken and written).