Legal Manager (Ref: MS17)

Posting Date : 10-Feb-2026

Salary : RM7,000 - RM8,000

Type of Employment : Contractual

Location : Bandar Baru Bangi

Job Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management
  
• Act as the primary legal advisor to Management on corporate, commercial, employment, and operational matters.
  
• Identify legal risks across operations and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
  
• Interpret and advise on changes in laws and regulations affecting the food & beverage, catering, and facilities management sectors.
  
  Contract Management
  
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts including:
  o Client service agreements (corporate, government-linked, and camp-site operators)
  o Vendor, supplier, and procurement contracts
  o Lease, tenancy, and facilities-related agreements
  o NDAs, MOUs, and partnership agreements
  
• Ensure contracts are commercially sound, compliant, and aligned with company risk appetite.
  
• Maintain a central contract management system and monitor key contractual obligations.
  
  Employment & Industrial Relations
  
• Advise HR and Management on Malaysian employment laws, industrial relations, and labor compliance.
  
• Support disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, terminations, and employee grievances.
  
• Handle matters related to large workforce management (900+ headcount), including compliance with EA 1955, IR Act, SOCSO, EPF, and foreign worker regulations (where applicable).
  
  Regulatory & Compliance
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations including:
  o Companies Act 2016
  o Food safety, hygiene, and halal-related regulations
  o Licensing requirements for catering and camp-site operations
  
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and external counsel when required.
  
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and policy development.
  
  Dispute & Litigation Management
  
• Manage disputes, claims, and potential litigation involving clients, vendors, employees, or authorities.
  
• Coordinate with external lawyers on litigation, arbitration, or mediation matters.
  
• Oversee legal costs and ensure effective case management.
  
  Corporate Governance & Secretarial Support
  
• Support corporate governance matters, board resolutions, and management papers.
  
• Work closely with company secretaries on statutory filings and compliance.
  
• Assist in mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or expansion projects where applicable.
  
  Policy & Training
  
• Develop and update internal legal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.
  
• Conduct basic legal awareness and compliance training for management and operational teams.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Qualified Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya or related fields.
  
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or in legal practice.
  
• Experience handling employment law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Prior exposure to F&B, catering, facilities management, or labour-intensive industries is highly advantageous.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to balance legal compliance with operational realities.