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Regional Assistant Manager, Legal

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  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts; manage backlog and escalate risks.
  • Support governance under Companies Act 2016 and advise on daily legal risks.
  • Own templates and playbooks; shape governance and legal processes for impact!

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Malaysia, Selangor

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

  • Draft and review a broad range of commercial contracts (vendors, suppliers, IT/T/services, licensing, NDAs) ; ensure consistency with approved templates and company policies.
  • Negotiate standard contracts within approved templates; escalate non-standard or high-risk clauses to legal leadership and propose practical alternatives.
  • Monitor and manage the contract backlog; provide timely status updates to legal leadership.
  • Coordinate and supervise external counsel engaged for specialized legal matters,
  • Support corporate governance activities under the Companies Act 2016, including preparation of board materials, statutory filings, and governance documentation.
  • Assist in the development and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal policies ; drive standardization and process improvements.
  • Advise on day-to-day legal risks in business initiatives, translating legal issues into actionable, business-oriented guidance.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple urgent matters concurrently, demonstrating effective time management and organizational discipline.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

PQE :6-8 years of PQE in a relevant field (private practice and in-house), withdemonstrated experience in:

  • Contract drafting, review and negotiation
  • Commercial and corporate law basics
  • Regulatory/compliance awareness and practical risk assessment

Education : Degree in Law
Language : Strong command of English (verbal and written) ; ability to draft clear, concise legal memos and contract language.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience in retail, technology or manufacturing sectors, preferably in-house legal teams.
  • Exposure to IP management.
  • Familiar with data privacy regimes (PDPA) and data handling impact assessments.
  • Experience coordinating with external counsel and managing legal projects.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various levels.

Skills

Legal Knowledge
Legal Research
Business Law

Company Benefits

Employee Discount

Enjoy employee discounts on beverage, merchandise, etc at all outlets across Malaysia.

Employee Perk Programmes

Establishment of corporate benefits to offer exclusive discounts or benefits to each employee.

Health and Wellness

Out-patient care and in-patient care are covered for all employee including ongoing wellness programs & activites.

Career Development

Job training and continuing education help to fuel employee career growth.

Extension Leave Benefits

Provide more generous with their leave days. We have more than 6 other types of leave!


Additional Info

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Career Level

Senior Executive

Job Specialisation


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ZUS COFFEE

For many, coffee is a daily need. Specialty coffee, however, is often seen as a luxury, something you treat yourself to only on special occasions.We started ZUS Coffee to change this perception.With the best quality ingredients, high-level coffee brewing technology and innovative business model, we’re evolving the concept of coffee consumption to make specialty coffee affordable for everyone, everyday.a...