Senior Legal Specialist

• 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.

• 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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