DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, GROUP LEGAL & ADVISORY - CORPORATE II, BANKING & SUBSIDIARIES

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Head of Legal & Advisory in overseeing and managing the Group Legal & Advisory’s functions and activities in relation to corporate, banking and subsidiary company matters to ensure KPJHB and its group of companies’ legal rights are protected.

• Lead, coach and mentor the team of legal professionals’ subordinates, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous learning.

• Provide legal advice to KPJHB and its group of companies on operational matters to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and corporate governance requirements.

• Negotiate, draft and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents with regards to operational contract including its implementation for KPJHB and its group of companies.

• Communicate and negotiate with external parties on operational matters, if required.

• Liaise with external counsel to manage litigation matters effectively, including dispute resolution and litigation strategy, for KPJHB and its group of companies.

• Monitor the on-going litigation cases.

• Member for the relevant committee in KPJHB and its group of companies as representative of Group Legal & Advisory.

• Prepare and update the relevant legal report.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to provide legal guidance and support on various matters.

• Identify and assess the legal risks associated with operational matters and develop strategies to mitigate such risks.

• Assists inter departments to develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.

• Manage the legal due diligence exercise for operational matters.

• Conduct legal research and keep abreast of development and updates in relevant laws and regulations applicable to KPJHB and its group of companies’.

• Attending meetings and discussions with the management of KPJHB and its group of companies’ external lawyers, relevant authorities and external parties to discuss, resolve or finalise any issues.

• Provide legal support in relation to KPJHB and its group of companies’ day to day operations and implementation of agreements.

• Conduct and coordinate legal training to internal and external parties.

• Attending to all other general legal duties.

• Execute any work as and when instructed by the Head of Group Legal & Advisory or any other senior management of KPJHB and its group of companies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution (local or foreign) or an equivalent degree in a related field.

• Master of Laws (LL.M) (optional) – Specialization in areas such as Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or International Law.

•  Advanced Executive Programs / MBA (optional) – For leadership and business management exposure.

• Admission to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya is an advantage