268 Chief Legal Officer jobs in Malaysia

Guan Chong Berhad (GCB) is a public company incorporated in 2004. GCB is the largest cocoa manufacturer in Asia and the fourth largest globally. As a multinational company, we are committed to delivering excellence in both our products and operations, while offering our employees exposure to international markets and career growth opportunities.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Pasir Gudang, Johor. It is a hybrid role that combines legal advisory support with exposure to commercial trading activities in the cocoa industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage contracts, financing agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in compliance, corporate governance, and enterprise risk management matters.
• Support trading team with supplier and customer contracts.
• Participate in commercial activities such as sales, hedging, and market analysis.
• Conduct research on regulatory, contractual, and industry issues.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including banks, counterparties, and government authorities when required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law.
• Legal experience and admission to practice is an advantage.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken). Any additional languages will be an advantage.
• Interest in developing both legal and commercial expertise within a global manufacturing and trading environment.
• Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and willing to learn industry practices.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Legal

Industries : Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for legal consultation, contract affairs, dispute settlement and compliance assessment of workplace and related businesses in Malaysia;
• Contract management, including standard contract review, contract sealing, filing and statistics;
• Assist in dispute settlement and rights protection matters, including responding to and filing infringement complaints, collecting evidence and preparing materials, and drafting legal documents;
• Assist in internal control and compliance work, including system publicity, audit and inspection, data and sample analysis;
• Other work arranged by the department.

Job requirements:

• Full-time bachelor degree or above, law related major, passing the national unified legal professional qualification examination is preferred;
• More than one year of legal work experience, Internet background or internal control and supervision experience is preferred;
• Honest, upright, responsible, careful, keen, strong sense of risk, work actively and seriously, full of team spirit;
• With a solid foundation of legal theory, good logical thinking, communication and expression, analysis and judgment and ability to work under pressure;
• Familiar with all kinds of office software.

We're Hiring: Head of Legal Affairs
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal Affairs to lead our legal department and provide comprehensive legal guidance across all business operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while supporting our organization's growth and compliance objectives.

Location:
Sepang, Malaysia

Work Mode:
Work From Office

Role:
Head of Legal Affairs

What You'll Do
Lead and manage all legal affairs and compliance matters

Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements

Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management

Ensure regulatory compliance across all business operations

Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes

Develop and implement legal policies and procedures

What We're Looking For
Law degree with valid practicing certificate

8+ years of legal experience, preferably in corporate law

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent negotiation and communication abilities

Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management

Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let's grow together

Company Overview
Leading Growth Through Innovation
As the World's No.1 Nitrile Glove manufacturer, Hartalega is currently in the process of recruiting a diverse pool of talented people, across various specialisations and backgrounds. You will enjoy exceptional benefits and incentives, as well as a well-defined path for career success.

Hartalega is made up of a tight-knit, passionate and highly-skilled set of individuals. From our top executives, to our line technicians; we are all proud to be part of an elite group responsible for revolutionising the glove-making industry.

Overview
*Job Description *

• The candidate will oversee all legal and secretarial matters of the Group pertaining to the organisation's business strategy and operations. This includes safeguarding the organisation's interest, provide legal leadership and maintaining a robust legal framework.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, analyse and negotiate contracts, agreements, and all other types of legal documents.
• Participate in meetings, discussions and negotiations on legal matters and business dealings including due diligence, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and financing.
• Liaise with external solicitors on all legal matters involving the organisation.
• Provide advisory on a broad range of legal topics and managing queries from various internal stakeholders, ensuring that the company's interests are protected from a legal standpoint.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve legal issues in contracts, litigation, and other commercial matters.
• Review and establish sound legal guidelines, policies and processes in line with business direction.
• Keep abreast on all laws and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation, and provide timely advice on any impending impact.
• Act as the custodian of all legal documents and contracts; the reference point for all contractual obligations of the organisation.
• Liaise with external company secretary for statutory records and compliance matters of the group,
• Work with external company secretary for drafting/vetting resolutions, compilation, and circulation of board of directors.
• Any other tasks assigned by superior.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years' of working experience in legal practice or in-house counsel.
• Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, litigation and conveyancing

Technical And Professional Knowledge

• Articulate with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Possess strong research, writing, analytical skills

Certification / License Requirement
N/A

Additional Company Information
Registration No.
Company Size
75398-K More than 5000 Employees

Average Processing
Time Industry
21 days Manufacturing / Production

Company Overview

Leading Growth Through Innovation

As the World's No.1 Nitrile Glove manufacturer, Hartalega is currently in the process of recruiting a diverse pool of talented people, across various specialisations and backgrounds. You will enjoy exceptional benefits and incentives, as well as a well-defined path for career success.

Hartalega is made up of a tight-knit, passionate and highly-skilled set of individuals. From our top executives, to our line technicians; we are all proud to be part of an elite group responsible for revolutionising the glove-making industry.

OVERVIEW

• The candidate will oversee all legal and secretarial matters of the Group pertaining to the organisation's business strategy and operations. This includes safeguarding the organisation's interest, provide legal leadership and maintaining a robust legal framework.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, analyse and negotiate contracts, agreements, and all other types of legal documents.
• Participate in meetings, discussions and negotiations on legal matters and business dealings including due diligence, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and financing.
• Liaise with external solicitors on all legal matters involving the organisation.
• Provide advisory on a broad range of legal topics and managing queries from various internal stakeholders, ensuring that the company's interests are protected from a legal standpoint.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve legal issues in contracts, litigation, and other commercial matters.
• Review and establish sound legal guidelines, policies and processes in line with business direction.
• Keep abreast on all laws and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation, and provide timely advice on any impending impact.
• Act as the custodian of all legal documents and contracts; the reference point for all contractual obligations of the organisation.
• Liaise with external company secretary for statutory records and compliance matters of the group,
• Work with external company secretary for drafting/vetting resolutions, compilation, and circulation of board of directors.
• Any other tasks assigned by superior.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' of working experience in legal practice or in-house counsel.
• Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, litigation and conveyancing

Technical and Professional Knowledge:

• Articulate with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Possess strong research, writing, analytical skills

Certification / License Requirement:

N/A

Additional Company Information

Registration No. Company Size

75398-K More than 5000 Employees

Average Processing Time Industry

21 days Manufacturing / Production

Job Responsibilities:

-The candidate will oversee all legal and secretarial matters of the Group pertaining to the organisation's business strategy and operations. This includes safeguarding the organisation's interest, provide legal leadership and maintaining a robust legal framework.

-Draft, analyse and negotiate contracts, agreements, and all other types of legal documents.

-Participate in meetings, discussions and negotiations on legal matters and business dealings including due diligence, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and financing.

-Liaise with external solicitors on all legal matters involving the organisation.

-Provide advisory on a broad range of legal topics and managing queries from various internal stakeholders, ensuring that the company's interests are protected from a legal standpoint.

-Identify, evaluate and resolve legal issues in contracts, litigation, and other commercial matters.

-Review and establish sound legal guidelines, policies and processes in line with business direction.

-Keep abreast on all laws and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation, and provide timely advice on any impending impact.

-Act as the custodian of all legal documents and contracts; the reference point for all contractual obligations of the organisation.

-Liaise with external company secretary for statutory records and compliance matters of the group.

-Work with external company secretary for drafting/vetting resolutions, compilation, and circulation of board of directors.

Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree in Law.

-Minimum 10 years' of working experience in legal practice or in-house counsel.

- Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, litigation and conveyancing.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to RM35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

OVERVIEW

• The candidate will oversee all legal and secretarial matters of the Group pertaining to the organisation's business strategy and operations. This includes safeguarding the organisation's interest, provide legal leadership and maintaining a robust legal framework.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, analyse and negotiate contracts, agreements, and all other types of legal documents.
• Participate in meetings, discussions and negotiations on legal matters and business dealings including due diligence, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and financing.
• Liaise with external solicitors on all legal matters involving the organisation.
• Provide advisory on a broad range of legal topics and managing queries from various internal stakeholders, ensuring that the company's interests are protected from a legal standpoint.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve legal issues in contracts, litigation, and other commercial matters.
• Review and establish sound legal guidelines, policies and processes in line with business direction.
• Keep abreast on all laws and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation, and provide timely advice on any impending impact.
• Act as the custodian of all legal documents and contracts; the reference point for all contractual obligations of the organisation.
• Liaise with external company secretary for statutory records and compliance matters of the group,
• Work with external company secretary for drafting/vetting resolutions, compilation, and circulation of board of directors.
• Any other tasks assigned by superior.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' of working experience in legal practice or in-house counsel.
• Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, litigation and conveyancing

Technical and Professional Knowledge:

• Articulate with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Possess strong research, writing, analytical skills

Certification / License Requirement:

N/A

Key Responsibilities:

-The candidate will oversee all legal and secretarial matters of the Group pertaining to the organisation's business strategy and operations. This includes safeguarding the organisation's interest, provide legal leadership and maintaining a robust legal framework.

-Draft, analyse and negotiate contracts, agreements, and all other types of legal documents.

-Participate in meetings, discussions and negotiations on legal matters and business dealings including due diligence, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and financing.

-Liaise with external solicitors on all legal matters involving the organisation.

-Provide advisory on a broad range of legal topics and managing queries from various internal stakeholders, ensuring that the company's interests are protected from a legal standpoint.

-Identify, evaluate and resolve legal issues in contracts, litigation, and other commercial matters.

-Review and establish sound legal guidelines, policies and processes in line with business direction.

-Keep abreast on all laws and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation, and provide timely advice on any impending impact.

-Act as the custodian of all legal documents and contracts; the reference point for all contractual obligations of the organisation.

-Liaise with external company secretary for statutory records and compliance matters of the group.

-Work with external company secretary for drafting/vetting resolutions, compilation, and circulation of board of directors.

Key Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree in Law.

-Minimum 10 years' of working experience in legal, preferably a significant experience as an in-house counsel in a PLC.

• Experience in relevant legal areas such as corporate, commercial, litigation and IP.

-Proficiency in Mandarin.

Job responsibilities:

1. Responsible for legal consultation, contract affairs, dispute settlement and compliance assessment of workplace and related businesses in Malaysia;

2. Contract management, including standard contract review, contract sealing, filing and statistics;

3. Assist in dispute settlement and rights protection matters, including responding to and filing infringement complaints, collecting evidence and preparing materials, and drafting legal documents;

4. Assist in internal control and compliance work, including system publicity, audit and inspection, data and sample analysis;

5. Other work arranged by the department.

Job requirements:

1, full-time bachelor degree or above, law related major, passing the national unified legal professional qualification examination is preferred;

2, more than one year of legal work experience, Internet background or internal control and supervision experience is preferred;

3, honest, upright, responsible, careful, keen, strong sense of risk, work actively and seriously, full of team spirit;

4, with a solid foundation of legal theory, good logical thinking, communication and expression, analysis and judgment and ability to work under pressure;

5, familiar with all kinds of office software.