77 Legal Executive jobs in Kuala Lumpur

Job Responsibilities

• Contract & Legal Document Management
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (supplier, distributor, franchise, tenancy, licensing).
• Ensure contracts align with legal requirements and company policies.
• Maintain records of agreements and renewals.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure company operations comply with local and international food laws (e.g., Food Act 1983, HACCP, FSSC, GMP).
• Handle halal certification processes (JAKIM), if applicable.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (KPDN, MOH, SIRIM, etc.).
• Risk Management & Legal Advisory
• Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to new products or business strategies.
• Monitor changes in laws, especially those affecting food safety, labeling, packaging, and advertising.
• Corporate Governance
• Prepare board resolutions and maintain statutory records.
• Liaise with the company secretary for filings (SSM).
• Ensure proper documentation for annual general meetings, shareholder resolutions, etc.
• Litigation Support
• Assist in dispute resolution or litigation matters (e.g., supplier disagreements, consumer complaints).
• Coordinate with external lawyers when necessary.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Management
• Monitor and manage trademarks, patents, and copyrights for branding and product names.
• Handle brand protection or infringement issues.
• Internal Policy & Training
• Draft internal legal policies (e.g., employee code of conduct, anti-bribery).
• Educate teams (sales, marketing, production) on legal compliance and ethical standards.
  
  

Job Requirement

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law
• Preferably minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department
• Preferably Executive specializing in Legal
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation processes.
• Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
• Good communication skills in English, Malay language for both spoken and written
• 1 Executive positions available

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Job Responsibilities

Contract & Legal Document Management Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (supplier, distributor, franchise, tenancy, licensing). Ensure contracts align with legal requirements and company policies. Maintain records of agreements and renewals. Regulatory Compliance Ensure company operations comply with local and international food laws (e.g., Food Act 1983, HACCP, FSSC, GMP). Handle halal certification processes (JAKIM), if applicable. Liaise with regulatory authorities (KPDN, MOH, SIRIM, etc.). Risk Management & Legal Advisory Advise management on legal implications of business decisions. Identify and mitigate legal risks related to new products or business strategies. Monitor changes in laws, especially those affecting food safety, labeling, packaging, and advertising. Corporate Governance Prepare board resolutions and maintain statutory records. Liaise with the company secretary for filings (SSM). Ensure proper documentation for annual general meetings, shareholder resolutions, etc. Litigation Support Assist in dispute resolution or litigation matters (e.g., supplier disagreements, consumer complaints). Coordinate with external lawyers when necessary. Intellectual Property (IP) Management Monitor and manage trademarks, patents, and copyrights for branding and product names. Handle brand protection or infringement issues. Internal Policy & Training Draft internal legal policies (e.g., employee code of conduct, anti-bribery). Educate teams (sales, marketing, production) on legal compliance and ethical standards.

Job Requirement

Candidate should possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law Preferably minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department Preferably Executive specializing in Legal Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation processes. Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills Good communication skills in English, Malay language for both spoken and written 1 Executive positions available

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Responsibilities: Assist in the review, drafting, structuring, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including NDAs, service agreements, leases, and other legal documents, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines. Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to coordinate and support contract negotiations and clarify legal terms or concerns. Provide timely and practical legal advice to the business on issues arising from day-to-day operations, including dispute matters and commercial risk. Support the implementation and maintenance of a contracts management process to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with legal standards. Assist in conducting legal research and monitoring regulatory updates affecting business operations, particularly within the recruitment and real estate sectors. Advise on matters related to intellectual property, employment law, data privacy, anti-money laundering (AML), cybersecurity, and other regulatory areas. Contribute to the company's compliance programs, including drafting and reviewing internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable local and international regulations. Perform due diligence and compliance checks, including customer onboarding review, transaction monitoring, and periodic KYC reviews in accordance with AML/CFT requirements. Conduct customer screening, enhanced due diligence, and investigate suspicious activities, escalating non-compliance matters as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, audit, and operations) to ensure business practices and policies remain in line with evolving legal and regulatory expectations. Provide basic in-house legal and compliance training sessions when required, helping to raise awareness and promote a strong culture of compliance. Assist with the preparation and coordination of required internal and external compliance reporting and ensure proper documentation and audit readiness. Participate in the legal assessment of new business opportunities, identifying legal risks and offering sound recommendations to support strategic growth. Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned from time to time. Job Requirements

Possess a Bachelor of Laws degree and have been admitted to the bar. Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles, preferably within the real estate, financial services, or multinational corporate environment. Professional accreditation or certification in Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) is an added advantage. Prior experience as a legal assistant, executive, and/or associate, with in-house experience and exposure to litigation as an added advantage. Strong command of

English, Malay, and Mandarin,

both written and spoken. Fluency in Mandarin is essentialfor reviewing and interpreting legal and regulatory materials and for effective communication with stakeholders based in China. Excellent critical thinking and legal analysis skills, with the ability to assess fact situations and apply relevant statutes and regulations effectively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively within a team. Demonstrated flexibility and eagerness to work across a broad range of legal, compliance, and regulatory matters in a fast-paced business environment. Skills

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Legal & Admin Executive to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in law and excellent communication skills. The Legal & Admin Executive will play a crucial role in providing legal support, ensuring compliance, and liaising with various stakeholders to facilitate the smooth operation of our corporate activities.

Key Responsibilities

ADVISORY & LIAISON

• Assist in providing legal advice and support to all departments and others, when necessary, in relation to corporate activities, regulatory issues, risks and compliance.
• Act as liaison whenever necessary when dealing with various parties including government bodies, clients, partners and agencies.
• Assist in conducting legal analyses of specific matters that arise relative to the company governance and operations.
• Assist in the management of legal department.
• Addressing issues raised on all legal matters.

DRAFTING & REVIEWING AGREEMENT/DOCUMENTS

• Drafting, reviewing and vetting contracts, agreements and other documentations.
• Ensure that global and domestic legal documents are fit for purposes for the Company.

RESEARCH

• Research on legal issues relating to corporate structures, legislations, intellectual properties and other areas relevant.
• To keep abreast of new regulations and disseminate regulatory circulars and other regulatory developments to management, other Compliance teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing and sourcing of relevant legal documents.

Basic Qualifications

• Computer literate and familiarity in MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Minimum 2 years working experience.
• Minimum a degree in Law, or equivalent.
• A Malaysian citizen of full age.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Language proficiency: English, Mandarin & Malay.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic.

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If you are passionate about leveraging your legal expertise to contribute to a mission-driven company, we encourage you to apply by sending us your CV/resume.

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Legal & Compliance Executive Posting Date : 30 Jun 2025 | Close Date :28 Sep 2025

Client Background:

Fintech Company Serving the Financial Services Industry in ASEAN Countries

Location: PJ

Tenure: Permanent role

Salary: Basic Salary

Key Responsibilities

Compliance

• Monitor and enforce compliance programs across the organization, including but not limited to IT-related regulatory requirements, company policies, data protection, cybersecurity and sustainability related matters.

• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assess their impact, and ensure timely update and implementation of compliance measures.

• Perform periodic internal audits and risk assessments; identify gaps and recommend improvements to mitigate legal and compliance risks.

Legal Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal support to internal teams, including but not limited to Sales & Business Development and HR department.

• Perform research on legal related matters and discuss with external legal counsels where necessary to support internal teams.

Contract & Document Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements.

• Ensure the interests and rights of the company and group are protected always, and the terms and conditions are in compliance with internal policies and relevant laws.

Corporate Governance

• Maintain and update legal records and corporate documents (excluding company secretarial matters), ensuring regulatory filings and statutory requirements are met.

• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.

HR Support

• Assist HR department with general administrative tasks and policy updates.

• Assist to ensure compliant of HR records and internal HR guidelines.

Special Assignment

• Assist and support the Managing Director in projects that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Degree in Laws or any relevant.
• Possess own transport and available to work in Petaling Jaya.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• 2-3 years experience in relavant experience is good to have.

Sub Specialization : Others;Any Type of Employment : Permanent Minimum Experience : 2 Years Work Location : Selangor
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Position Summary We are looking for a Legal & Admin Executive to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in law and excellent communication skills. The Legal & Admin Executive will play a crucial role in providing legal support, ensuring compliance, and liaising with various stakeholders to facilitate the smooth operation of our corporate activities. Key Responsibilities ADVISORY & LIAISON Assist in providing legal advice and support to all departments and others, when necessary, in relation to corporate activities, regulatory issues, risks and compliance. Act as liaison whenever necessary when dealing with various parties including government bodies, clients, partners and agencies. Assist in conducting legal analyses of specific matters that arise relative to the company governance and operations. Assist in the management of legal department. Addressing issues raised on all legal matters. DRAFTING & REVIEWING AGREEMENT/DOCUMENTS Drafting, reviewing and vetting contracts, agreements and other documentations. Ensure that global and domestic legal documents are fit for purposes for the Company. RESEARCH Research on legal issues relating to corporate structures, legislations, intellectual properties and other areas relevant. To keep abreast of new regulations and disseminate regulatory circulars and other regulatory developments to management, other Compliance teams and relevant stakeholders. Assist in preparing and sourcing of relevant legal documents. Basic Qualifications Computer literate and familiarity in MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Minimum 2 years working experience. Minimum a degree in Law, or equivalent. A Malaysian citizen of full age. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Language proficiency: English, Mandarin & Malay. Well-organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic. Ready to Apply? If you are passionate about leveraging your legal expertise to contribute to a mission-driven company, we encourage you to apply by sending us your CV/resume. Join us in making a difference. Apply today!

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Date: Jul 10, 2025

Requisition ID: 1575821

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Legal, Finance, Technology, Talent Team, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development and Risk Management.

The opportunity

With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime

Your key responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Executive Assistant will support our legal function. This role involves coordinating various administrative tasks to ensure the efficiency of the legal team’s operation. Your responsibilities include:

• Manage and process invoices related to legal services, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Act as the bridge between lawyers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain appointment letter templates and other legal documents as required.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including securing meeting room bookings and confirming participant availability, with a focus on data breach discussions.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of reports as advised by the Legal Director, ensuring all necessary information is gathered and presented accurately.
• Collaborate the setup and management of the GCO SharePoint, ensuring it meets the needs of the legal team and is user-friendly.
• Organize, maintain, and ensure the security of legal files and documents, both physical and digital, to support the legal team's operations.
• Maintain and update the corporate entity database, by ensuring all information is accurate and current.
• Manage approval via EY system before the appointment of service providers

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong organizational skills
• Drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, team player and able to work under pressure
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with SharePoint.

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least Diploma/Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in legal support or administration role.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Legal, Finance, Technology, Talent Team, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development and Risk Management.

The opportunity

With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime

Your Key Responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Executive Assistant will support our legal function. This role involves coordinating various administrative tasks to ensure the efficiency of the legal team’s operation. Your responsibilities include:

• Manage and process invoices related to legal services, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Act as the bridge between lawyers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain appointment letter templates and other legal documents as required.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including securing meeting room bookings and confirming participant availability, with a focus on data breach discussions.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of reports as advised by the Legal Director, ensuring all necessary information is gathered and presented accurately.
• Collaborate the setup and management of the GCO SharePoint, ensuring it meets the needs of the legal team and is user-friendly.
• Organize, maintain, and ensure the security of legal files and documents, both physical and digital, to support the legal team's operations.
• Maintain and update the corporate entity database, by ensuring all information is accurate and current.
• Manage approval via EY system before the appointment of service providers
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong organizational skills
• Drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, team player and able to work under pressure
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with SharePoint.
  
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least Diploma/Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in legal support or administration role.
  
  

What We Look For

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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Vice President - Legal Support Lead (Commercial Cards, Cash and Liquidity) - Hybrid page is loadedVice President - Legal Support Lead (Commercial Cards, Cash and Liquidity) - Hybrid Apply remote type Hybrid locations Kuala Lumpur Selangor Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 25884607

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi , you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President - Legal Support Lead (Commercial Cards, Cash, and Liquidity) - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Legal Support Lead Officer - C13) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Legal Support Lead Officer is a senior level role, responsible for providing legal support to the business teams in various APAC jurisdictions re. Commercial Cards, Cash, Liquidity, Trade, and Investor Services. This is also a support function (not a country counsel or product role), where focus is on hiring a suitable candidate with specific and detailed exposure to agreements and negotiation of said agreements re. Commercial Cards business. The overall objective of this role is to provide support to the Legal Team. There will be substantial exposure to ideation, drafting, negotiating for all aforesaid five products/ lines of business. Such exposure (or more) will also depend on the ability of candidate to shoulder said responsibility. Selected candidate may also be guiding junior officers within the team, thereby giving substantial leadership opportunity as well that may be expanded depending on the candidate review of contributions by senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Product Legal in periodic review, and where required, standardization of templates (agreements etc.). Liaising with country counsel of given jurisdiction for incorporating said jurisdiction specific points in the legal documentation for relevant product.
• Assisting business in review and resolution of legal queries pertaining to any of these 5 products (N.B.: Primary focus shall remain on Commercial Cards).
• Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation, settlements, or negotiation and contract administration etc.
• Manage the execution, review, processing and tracking of legal documentation and records, executes transactions and completes varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines. Record keeping re. approvals given to business and other departments will also form an integral part of this role.
• Single handedly help local business or country counsel negotiate agreements with clients.
• Participate in legal programs and projects to achieve coordinated and efficient process improvements and legal support solutions. Liaise with other control/ functional businesses in support of initiatives pertaining to products within scope (see job description above).
• Interact with senior leaders, internal and external peers to gather information and works closely with the team’s management to determine legal solutions. Make PPTs/ Excel presentations and present them to senior management (business/ legal) for explaining any given issue.
• Undertake periodic knowledge sessions (on specific topics) for business or legal colleagues for any of the aforesaid products (particularly for Comm. Cards).
• Remain updated and current with regulatory changes (new regulations etc.), internal policy changes and developments in the law for aforesaid Products.
• Conduct independent research, investigations and analysis, applying institutional knowledge and knowledge of laws, rules and regulations, to support in the identification of legal solutions situations or to formulate an approach or strategy.
• Apply in-depth understanding of how associated risks differ depending on product and documentation as envisaged in relevant jurisdiction(s) and provides advice to Risk and Business.
• Assess risk (incl. reputational risk) when business decisions are being made. Help business arrive at a fair outcome for clients.
• Adhering to firm’s Policy, apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices. Escalating issues in a timely and professional manner, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience (on business or legal side), preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services.
• Must possess excellent oratory, interpersonal, and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior management formally.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of English and Malay language (written and spoken). Ability to read, write, and speak Mandarin/ Cantonese may be helpful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices re. Commercial Cards. Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry.
• Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail.

Education:

• Bachelors/ University degree, Masters’ degree preferred. Someone with Bachelors / Masters in Law may be preferred even if currently working within a business team.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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• Person undertaking this role will be required to review standard commercial card agreements, negotiate said agreements and assist business in review of executed deal agreements. Additionally, the candidate will also have to work on standard or negotiated contracts for Liquidity, Cash, Trade, and/or Security Service Agreements.
• N.B.: The primary requirement shall be for managing Commercial Cards and Cash documentation and negotiation for the same.

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