Our client is a well-established organisation that operates across the entire infrastructure value chain, moving beyond traditional utility treatment.
- Business Scope: They manage a diverse portfolio including engineering, construction, wastewater treatment, operations, maintenance, and advisory services.
- Financial Stability: The organisation benefits from predictable cash flows through stable concession-based contracts and facilities management (e.g., projects with UiTM).
- Strategic Growth: For 2025/2026, they are pivoting toward becoming a "developer of choice" by strengthening their property portfolio and pursuing new type of infrastructure projects.
- Location: The primary office is located in Shah Alam.
About the job/key responsibilities:
1. Strategic Corporate & Commercial Leadership
- Transaction Management: Lead and manage high-value corporate matters including M&A, joint ventures, and share sales.
- Contract Oversight: Review, draft, and negotiate complex agreements, service contracts, and legal correspondence to safeguard the client's interests.
- Property & Finance: Oversee property-related transactions (S&P and tenancies) and manage legalities regarding financing arrangements and capital markets.
2. Litigation & Dispute Strategy
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential legal exposure and define the strategy for contentious matters and disputes.
- External Counsel Management: Act as the primary liaison for external solicitors, which includes vetting all "cause papers" before they are filed in court.
- Employment Law: Manage legal issues related to industrial relations and employment disputes across the Group.
3. Business Advisory & Departmental Management
- Strategic Advisor: Provide the Executive Director and Board with commercially sound legal advice to support business operations and expansion into property development.
- Team Leadership: Expected to manage and lead a dedicated legal team alongside relevant departments.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure all business activities align with regulatory requirements for a Public Listed Company (PLC).
Requirements:
- Mandatory Background: Preferred to have experience working for a Public Listed Company (PLC).
- Professional Seniority: A minimum of 10–15 years of relevant legal experience is required.
- Education: A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) from a reputable university is essential.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep exposure to capital markets, financing arrangements, business restructuring, and industrial relations.
- Bonding Period: Please note that all candidates will be bonded for 1 year.
About the Manager/Team:
This role offers significant visibility within the executive leadership and the opportunity to lead a dedicated legal department.
- Reporting Line: You will report directly to the Executive Director.
- Team Structure: You will lead a team of four.
- Leadership Style: Our client is looking for a leader with high professionalism and proven people management capabilities to mentor the existing team.