Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Professional Service division is recruiting on behalf of a leading media and entertainment company.
Job Summary: Oversee all legal matters for the group, serving as the primary legal advisor to the board, senior management, and business units across all platforms. The incumbent must provide guidance reflecting sound judgment, strategic vision, and legal expertise. This role involves managing significant, complex, or precedent-setting legal issues and training junior team members.
Job Responsibilities:
Protect the interest of the company / Attend Meetings (Group Board of Director, Committee, Shareholder) - Control system (all contract/deal must go through Legal Department). Be involved in dealing & negotiation from an early stage. Advice & assist all departments accordingly. Extend advice & assist all department accordingly eg drafting, vetting contract, or other authorities. Involvement in Company's business negotiation / settlement process with third parties. Supervise the accurate, timely & early preparation & complete Minutes of meeting attended & relevant reports.
Update of Legal matters / Interpreting statutes, current Rules & Regulations in force - Assess, review & make appropriate recommendations on alternative avenues available to the Group in respect of any corporate action / proposed ventures. Review, discuss, guide & advice relevant parties on matters pertaining to newly enforced rules and/or regulations.
Coordinate, monitor registration of trademark - Gather all relevant marks / title which need to be registered. Liaise with external solicitors to get it registered and monitor the status.
Plan, Organise & Control System - Plan, review & organize requirement of Legal Department. Plan & set Department targets & standard of excellence to be achieved. Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of legal counsels, setting clear goals and ensuring consistent delivery of legal services.
Facilitation of legal training working in hand with Human Resource - Identification of relevant topics and current issues which need to be highlighted to general editorial staff. Assist in procuring the necessary legal expertise to facilitate the training to general staff.
Assist in formulation of policies and charters that relates to the board of directors - Formulate, roll out and update the group board charter, policy on conflict of interest for directors and the group's corporate responsibility efforts related to donations.
Key Requirements:
Holder of a Professional Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Law or equivalent
Added advantage if admitted to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent
More than 8 years working experience - In a law firm or inhouse legal in relation to Corporate Commercial Drafting and Advisory.
Understanding of operational and business processes
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and training skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Passionate, agile, flexible, and positive attitude
Assertive, driven individual with a strong sense of urgency
Self-starter with continuous improvement mindset
