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Head of Legal
eLawyer RecruitmentKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 hours ago
Job descriptionProvide governance, risk, and compliance guidance to the Board. Align legal strategies with business priorities and ESG commitments. B. Corporate, Commercial & Regulatory Oversight Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements (supply contracts, concession frameworks, carbon and community agreements). Oversee litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings with major business impact. Manage disputes involving land, environment, marine insurance, and other legal risks. Engage, supervise, and evaluate external counsel to ensure cost-effective and strategic outcomes. D. Stakeholder & Government Engagement Lead negotiations with state and federal authorities on forestry, carbon, and community initiatives. Lead and coordinate legal teams. Mentor and develop legal talent to enhance professional capability and efficiency. Establish governance frameworks, SOPs, and compliance systems to strengthen risk management. LL.B or equivalent; LL.M preferred. Admitted to the Malaysian Bar (or equivalent). 18–25 years PQE with proven in-house legal leadership experience. Experienced in managing multi-jurisdictional teams and advising at Board level. Based in Kuala Lumpur with regular travel. Able to lead both strategic and operational legal matters.
Overview
Our client is a large, diversified conglomerate with a variety of business lines.
Responsibilities
- A. Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Serve as principal legal adviser to the senior leadership on legal and compliance matters.
Lead all legal aspects of corporate transactions including M&A, JVs.
Build strong relationships with regulators, certification bodies, ESG auditors, and government agencies.
Requirements
For more information, kindly contact Vivian via WhatsApp at or via email at
(This position is only open to Malaysian)
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
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