Contract Management
- Review and vet tin smelting contracts- including liaising with the commercial department on supplier arrangements, contract structure etc, to ensure legal and commercial terms align with company interests and preparing contracts for execution.

-Draft and/or vet NDAs, appointment letters, SPAs, formal letters, terminations, tenancy agreements and renewals, warning letters and other legal documents as required on an ongoing basis.

-Reviewing and advising on gas supply, labour, operational and service contracts, where legal input is required.

Litigation & Dispute Management
-Liaise with external counsel and monitor progress of legal proceedings, including civil and employment litigation.
-Compile relevant information, documentation, and evidence for any legal disputes or potential claims involving the company.
-Provide advice and recommendations on the best course of action in relation to legal disputes or claims, considering the legal position, commercial impact, and likely outcomes.
-Support management in decision-making by outlining available legal options, associated risks, and next steps based on input from external counsel and internal analysis.
-Facilitate and manage communication with external counsel, including providing background, updates, and requested documents in a timely manner.
-Act as the liaison between internal departments and legal counsel to ensure smooth handling of legal matters and effective case strategy.
-Attend hearings when required, take notes, and report updates internally.

Governance & Reporting
-Prepare and compile updates on ongoing legal cases for reporting to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
-This includes reporting to auditors, banks, for annual and quarterly financial reporting, Board meetings, EXCO, ensuring timely and accurate legal disclosures aligned with corporate governance and compliance requirements.
-Coordinate with external counsel to ensure consistency and completeness of information reported.

Compliance & Ethics
Oversee the company's Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) compliance, including:
-Support compliance with internal SOPs, legal frameworks, and applicable statutory obligations.
-Conducting awareness briefings for staff to educate employees on ethical conduct and compliance and building a culture of integrity ;
-Managing gift declarations and maintaining a gift register/record (throughout the year, busier during festive seasons);
- Send timely reminders to department heads to circulate to their teams, ensuring that all gift declarations are submitted as required

Records & Documentation
-Maintain legal documentation and archives.
- Keep soft/hard copies of contracts and legal correspondence in a confidential and traceable manner.
-Recently added responsibility for maintaining and updating a shared contract listing for operational contracts in collaboration with Procurement to facilitate record keeping and monitoring.

Legal Fees Administration
-Manage the processing of legal fee invoices, including verifying billing details, obtaining internal approvals, and coordinating with the accounts/finance dept for payment.
-Ensure timely follow-up on approvals to avoid delays in payment to external counsel.

Advisory & Ad-Hoc Matters
-Provide legal opinions or ad-hoc advisory across all departments as and when required.
-Assist in responding to queries from auditors or regulators related to the legal dept.
- Assisted in Domestic Inquiries (DI), taking down minutes and drafting DI reports.
- Conduct legal research on laws and regulations to support company's practices and preparing written summary of findings to management.

1) Handle end to end conveyancing matters (SPA, loan agreements, property transactions)
2) Grow & manage client relationships (developers, bankers, agents, clients)
3) Lead, guide & mentor junior conveyancers and clerks
4) Ensure compliance with Malaysian property law & conveyancing practices
5) Bring in and manage your own conveyancing files (preferred)

- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts.
- Provide clear legal advice on the Company's projects, initiatives, and day-to-day operations.
- Supervise and mentor Junior Legal Counsels where required.
- Support the Legal Department with administrative and operational tasks.
- Monitor and follow up on post-contract matters to ensure timely execution and compliance.
- Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments, particularly in corporate, financial, and fintech sectors.
- Identify potential areas of legal risk and recommend practical solutions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the Company's business objectives.
- Undertake ad-hoc legal assignments to support the effective running of the Legal Department.

1) Handle signing of conveyancing documents with clients.

2) Assist with sub-sale and developer project transactions.

3) Liaise with bankers, agents and clients to facilitate smooth completion of transactions.

4) Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

5) Provide support to senior lawyers on conveyancing matters.

-Handle litigation & trial work independently
-Be part of a growing, innovative team
-Work with corporate clients across industries
-Attractive remuneration package

-Provide strategic leadership in the company secretarial division, driving operational excellence and ensuring delivery of value-added corporate secretarial services.
-Oversee and advise on company secretarial matters for public listed companies (PLCs), private limited companies (Sdn Bhd), and IPO-related work.
-Manage Board, Board Committee, and General Meetings, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes.
-Review and approve statutory filings, returns, notifications, and corporate governance disclosures.
-Provide high-level advisory support to clients and the Board on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
-Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, including the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), Bursa Malaysia, and other relevant authorities.
-Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals, ensuring continuous growth and capability building within the team.
-Drive business development initiatives by supporting new client onboarding, IPO projects, and expansion of service offerings.

-Lead and manage the company secretarial team, providing guidance and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality services.
-Oversee the preparation, lodgment and compliance of statutory forms, notifications, and returns with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and other relevant authorities.
-Manage and review the preparation of Directors' Circular Resolutions, Members' Circular Resolutions, notices, minutes, and related secretarial documents.
-Oversee preparations for Board, Board Committee, and General Meetings, including reviewing meeting papers and materials.
-Provide advice on corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2016, SSM guidelines, and the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance.
-Handle matters relating to both private limited companies (Sdn Bhd) and public listed companies (PLCs).
-Mentor, train, and supervise junior team members to enhance their technical and professional capabilities.
-Undertake other duties associated with the role as and when required.

As Regional Legal Counsel, you'll be the go-to advisor on legal and compliance matters across the region. Your role will be broad, impactful, and business-facing:

-Provide legal advice on all corporate, commercial, and compliance issues in line with global policies.
-Act as primary support for employment/labor law and corporate matters across multiple entities in the region.
-Draft, review & negotiate a wide range of contracts: sales/EPC contracts, NDAs, tenancy agreements, distributor agreements, employment contracts, service contracts, liability/warranty docs, and more.
-Support global contracting initiatives (sales, services, software) and regionalize contracts for local markets.
-Manage and steer external counsels when required.
-Conduct training and presentations for business teams on legal & compliance topics.
-Contribute to global and regional legal projects, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities
-Lead and manage transactional legal work, including drafting and reviewing complex contracts and agreements.
-Provide legal support and guidance on M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and contract negotiations.
-Oversee project management to ensure timely and successful completion of legal transactions.
-Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and external counsel to advise on legal strategies and compliance.
-Offer insight and guidance on Fintech and TMT regulatory issues, particularly in relation to emerging technologies and digital assets.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Corporate / IP Lawyer to join our client's Penang office. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience with strong exposure in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating intellectual property agreements and clauses. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in high-level strategic work, advising clients on both corporate and IP matters.

Key Responsibilities
1) Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IP-related agreements, clauses, and corporate commercial contracts.
2)Advise on intellectual property protection, licensing, assignment, and enforcement strategies.
3)Provide strategic input on corporate and IP transactions, including due diligence and structuring.
4)Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored legal solutions.
5)Support the team on corporate advisory matters, including M&A, joint ventures, and compliance.
6) Engage in high-level strategic discussions with clients and stakeholders.