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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
  
  

Legal Counsel (Corporate Law and Legal Procedures)

Job Description

• Manages all Contracts associated to the Company and its subsidiaries
• Proactively provides accurate, relevant and timely legal advice/support in diverse areas including Commercial/Operational Transactions, Corporate Office Transactions (Ad-Hoc Corporate projects and undertakings), Human Resources, Corporate Finance, Governance, Research, Intellectual Property, IT matters, etc.
• Draft, review, negotiate and solidify legal documents such as contracts, statements, agreements, data protection, etc. in best interest of Company
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer strategic solutions on possible legal issues
• Develops and implements business risk management strategies and offers strategic solutions on possible legal issues
• Be in close communication with internal/ external stakeholders on a variety of legal and risk management topics that relate to the commercialization and their products or services, provide advice on commercial legal matters to meet the Company’s strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with the internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities
• Creates business guidelines, establishes and manages approval workflows & documentation.
• Execute procedures for protecting patents, trademarks, and industrial designs
• Conduct legal rules and regulations review, cascade findings to team, identify and implement appropriate mechanisms in support for expansion of business operations beyond present set of jurisdictions.
• Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors and handle litigation
• Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company.
• Designing and delivering legal training relevant to the business to highlight awareness of & reduce the risk profile of the business;
• Staying up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect your business and specific industry.

Job Requirement

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent, preferably with one or more years’ experience in a commercial setting
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and legal procedures
• Possess sound judgement and have strong legal analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Close attention to details and the ability to work independently
• Ability to work cross-functionally, a good team player and effectively communicate complex issues to Management and business stakeholders
• Highly organized, experienced with managing numerous deals or projects simultaneously and able to adapt to shifting priorities
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Interested applicants pls send in a copy of your resume with your current, expected salaries and availability in Microsoft Word format to Low See Wei (R1551122) for immediate processing.

Kindly indicate in your email subject title as "Job Application for 19816 Legal Counsel (Corporate Law and Legal Procedures) SW228 "

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Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with Malaysian laws and regulations (Housing Development Act, Contracts Act, Employment Act etc.)

Drafting and review various agreement, contracts, legal documents, including Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) and loan documentation.

Advise on employment law compliance or HR legal matters, e.g. employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, workplace disputes, worker issues and etc.

Participating in initiatives, exercises, projects and schemes undertaken by the Companies and provide legal input.

To provide legal advice and supports to various departments within the company, its subsidiaries, affiliates and/or on matters affecting their business administration and operations, corporate and commercial activities.

Monitor regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters.

Assist in litigation support and case management.

Participate in negotiations and settlements.

Handling other conveyancing and corporate work as assigned by the management, e.g. bridging loan, due diligence and etc.

Conduct legal research on regulatory updates.

Any ad hoc assignment assign by the Company from time to time.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in-house legal roles (property/construction).

Familiarity with Strata Title Act, Housing Development Act, and Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act (CIPAA).

Knowledge of data protection laws (PDPA) and corporate governance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, Professional Degree or equivalent.

minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.

Relevant experience preferably from Property Developer & Construction companies is an added advantage.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Proficient in problem-solving and negotiation.

Excellent command of written and oral English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

Candidates fluent in Mandarin preferred as job role is required to communicate in Mandarin.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Experience in contract drafting, legal writing, and documentation.

Familiarity with litigation support processes.

Excellent presentation skills.

Knowledge of Malaysian legal regulations and practices.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

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Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Adviser? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? How many years' experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Executive? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Jian Wei Development Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), founded in 2014, aims to expand internationally and bring economic value to new regions. As part of the JumWay Group, it showcases the Group's products and services, marking Founder Mr. Hu Jian Xiong’s first business venture in Malaysia. Mr. Hu sees Malaysia as a land of opportunity, helping boost the local economy and develop communities.

The company targets an annual output value of over RM300 million, growing by 30% annually. Aligned with China’s "One Belt, One Road" initiative, Jian Wei will expand into real estate, finance, and logistics, offering innovative, high-quality services.

Jian Wei Development Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), founded in 2014, aims to expand internationally and bring economic value to new regions. As part of the JumWay Group, it showcases the Group's products and services, marking Founder Mr. Hu Jian Xiong’s first business venture in Malaysia. Mr. Hu sees Malaysia as a land of opportunity, helping boost the local economy and develop communities.

The company targets an annual output value of over RM300 million, growing by 30% annually. Aligned with China’s "One Belt, One Road" initiative, Jian Wei will expand into real estate, finance, and logistics, offering innovative, high-quality services.

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Perks and benefits Insurance coverage for Group H&S , PA , Handphone

This role will report to the head of legal and is expected to be able to work independently while leading and coordinating legal projects, including policy development, regulatory initiatives, and cross-department matters. The candidate is also expected to be able to mentor junior legal counsels and collaborate closely with stakeholders to support Tranglo’s objectives and key results.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including NDAs, commercial contracts, and other documentation supporting business operations.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws and industry practice to support day-to-day advisory work and internal decision-making.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure contracts or projects comply with company standards and to provide strategic legal advice on business initiatives and transactions.
• Oversee litigation and dispute matters, including the selection and coordination of external counsels.
• Assist Tranglo’s data protection officer in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies, including conducting data protection training and supporting related activities.
• Monitor and manage trademark registrations and renewals to ensure ongoing protection of intellectual property.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised institution. Admission to practice is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in private practice, corporate, banking, finance and/or related payment services.
• Solid understanding of core legal principles and contract negotiation strategies, with added value for experience in governance, data protection, and privacy laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain legal concepts in a layman-friendly way.
• Proactive, meticulous, and highly effective at managing time and completing priorities.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Up to RM6,500

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ThisisanexcitingopportunityforalawyerwithoutstandinglegalskillsandanadventurousattitudetojoinZALORA’sMalaysianlegalteam.LocatedinMalaysia,youwillreportdirectlytotheMalaysiaCountryLegalCounsel. YouwillberesponsibleforprovidinglegaladviceacrossthefullrangeoflegalmattersaffectingZALORA’sbusinessacrosstheregion.Thisisanexcellentopportunityforalawyerseekingtogrowandgainexperienceinavarietyoflegalareas,intheburgeoningfashione-commerceindustry.

Responsibilities:

• ProvidingclearandpragmaticlegaladvicetobusinessstakeholdersonalllegalissuesrelatingtoZALORA’sregionalbusiness(includingcorporate,technology,payments,operations,finance,compliance,dataprotection,M&A,litigation,peopleandculture,andmarketing).
• ContractdraftingandnegotiationforZALORA’sfullsuiteofcontracts,includingbutnotlimitedto:technologyandlicensingagreements,purchasingandsupplyagreements,manufacturingagreements,marketingagreements,logisticsagreements,employmentagreements,on-linetermsandconditions,andnon-disclosureagreements.
• Advisingonandpreparingdocumentsrelatingtovariouscorporatesecretarialdocuments,includingadvisingoncorporatemattersconcerningZALORA’soverseasventures.
• Supportingthedevelopmentandlaunchofkeycomplianceinitiatives,includingthedevelopmentanddeliveryoftrainingprogramsforZALORAacrosstheregion.
• Managementofexternalcounsel(asrequired)withafocusonobtainingcosteffective,highquality,pragmaticandtimelyadvice,ontimeandwithinbudget.
• Facilitatingeffectivecommunicationandcollaborationbetweengovernmententitiesandtheorganization.

Requirements:

• LLB
• AdmittedtotheMalaysianBar
• 5 to 6yearspostqualifiedexperienceintoptierlawfirm,largemulti-nationalcompanyorboth.
• FluentinwrittenandoralEnglish.
• ProfessionalworkingproficiencyinwrittenandoralBahasaMalaysia.
• Legalexperienceinsomeorallofthefollowingareas:informationtechnology,e-commerce,corporateandfinancelaw,competitionlaw,litigationanddisputeresolution,dataprotection,intellectualproperty,retailorFMCGbusiness,logisticsandcompliance.
• Theabilitytodrillintoandorganizecomplexlegalissues.Inparticular,theabilitytodefineproblems,establishfacts,solveproblems,makerecommendationsanddrawconclusionsinatimelyandaccuratemanner.
• Acriticalthinkeradeptatdrawing-the-dotsinordertoassessthewiderimpactofmattersontheCompany’soperationsandbusinessobjectives.
• Excellentcommunication,influencingandnegotiationskills.
• Outstandinglegaldraftingskillsandattentiontodetail.
• Excellentprioritizationandtimemanagementskills.
• Anaturalatformingcollaborativeprofessionalrelationshipsandworkingaspartofateam.
• OralandwrittenproficiencyinanotherlanguagefromtheAsiaregion.

Benefits:

• Exposuretoawiderangeofexcitingandcomplexlegalissues,throughwhichyouareencouragedandsupportedtogrowprofessionallyandtakeownership.
• Adynamic,fastpacedworkingenvironment,inwhichyoucanseetheimmediateresultsofyourhardwork.
• Opportunitiestoworkonregionalprojectsacrossjurisdictions.

Wonder how it's like to build your career with ZALORA? Inspired by employees, we believe you'll be in for:

• An exciting platform to make your success story
• Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing
• Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle
• A seamless work environment with a friendly & team-fueled culture
• Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals

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The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region’s pioneer large scale e-commerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and in Taiwan, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

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Corporate Title: Vice President

Division: CLL-Group Legal & Compliance (50001544)

Department: CLLR-Legal P&C & L&H Reinsurance (51002151)

About the Role

The Legal P&C and L&H Transactions team is looking for a Legal Counsel to support in the execution of L &H and P&C transactions across the APAC region in addition to supporting the global legal transactions team from time to time with transactions outside of APAC. In addition to applying deep technical expertise in the legal advice and execution of transactions, the role also requires due application of oversight and steering in respect of transactions governance and compliance with external and internal requirements.

The role will present an opportunity for the successful candidate to work with the global legal transactions team as well as with different local legal sources (whether part of the local reinsurance counsel team or those part of different teams in Legal Corporate Centre and Group Functions for example) to lead the strengthening of legal transactional support across the globe. The role will support the execution of Legal and Compliance transaction governance, setting structure and processes for Legal by Design in the area of transactions, building a competency network of lawyers and support to build a global platform for the management of transactional knowledge and the development of best practices to enhance contract certainty and loss avoidance as well as driving transactional key initiatives.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with a diverse group of structurers, marketers, client managers, underwriters, actuaries and other cross-functional colleagues as part of the transactions core team for both LHSS and PCSS
• Provide legal advice guidance and support in relation to complex structures (e.g. deals falling within the FMT scope) for both LHSS and PCSS
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents for reinsurance and retrocession transactions during structuring, negotiation, execution and implementation phases
• Conduct legal and regulatory due diligence on transactions; analyze and advise on legal and regulatory matters as they apply to Swiss Re's transaction activities in reinsurance APAC or globally
• Support the strengthening of transactional knowledge management and the development of house positions for reinsurance and retrocession transactions within Legal P&C and L&H Transactions, the development of efficient transactional policies, templates (in different languages if necessary) and best practices that maintain high legal, compliance and ethical standards
• Facilitate international coordination of legal/regulatory issues and help to maintain and adjust the legal and regulatory framework and processes of Swiss Re in order to meet the legal, regulatory and internal requirements
• Support internal group projects and initiatives, as needed; provide timely and concise input to senior management and ensure adequate management reporting
• Instruct and manage outside counsel (as needed)
• Conduct and/or arrange internal presentations and trainings on legal topics with focus on transactions
• Monitor legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas

About the Team

This role is reporting to Legal Lead P&C & L&H Transactions APAC. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a global team of lawyers in Legal Reinsurance. We are a group of passionate and business-oriented legal advisors operating in a global organization and culturally diverse environment. We support the business while safeguarding sound governance standards.

Swiss Re embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our aim is to live visible and invisible diversity – diversity of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities and experiences – at all levels and in all functions and regions.

About You

We are looking for you if you:

• Are a fully qualified lawyer
• Have a minimum of 5+ years post qualification experience, preferably in-house (or with a law firm if no in-house experience) in the (re)insurance industry; experience in reinsurance laws, regulations and practices and a sound understanding of different transactional structures, cross-border issues, basic structured finance and collateral structures
• Are able to negotiate, write and work professionally in English; other East Asian languages are an advantage
• Work independently and prioritize multiple requests and deadlines
• Provide high-quality, timely client service that is balanced with a clear focus on protecting the interests and reputation of the firm and adopt a pragmatic, solutions-oriented, consultative approach to problem-solving
• Are able to collaborate with those within and outside your team to lead transactions to their full implementation
• Are a strong communicator (written and verbal)
• You identify and report legal, regulatory and reputational risks, provide professional advice, expertise and guidance, and apply sound judgement beyond the dimensions of laws and regulations
• You are a trusted business partner, who develops strong relationships and communicates legal concepts clearly and succinctly
• You possess excellent drafting, negotiation, influencing and legal project management skills
• You share assumptions, beliefs, values and thought process in reaching conclusions and are self-reflective, willing to learn, and collaborative
• You take accountability for progress and/or outcomes, apply a measured appetite for risk, and plan ahead to deliver workable solutions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.