
Associate Counsel, Corporate and Commercial Projects
- Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor
- Tetap
- Sepenuh masa
- Assists the Functional Head for Corporate and Commercial Projects in reviewing contracts for the group
- Researches legal issues and problems arising from any contracts
- Coordinates and keeps track of acceptable standards for contracts, and contract review process
- Supports the Functional Head for Corporate and Commercial Projects with Mergers and Acquisition transactions, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and corporate structuring transactions in all jurisdictions that the Food Group operates from and keeps them informed about the progress of the transaction
- Ensures that transaction requirements are delivered on time
- Assists the Functional Head for Corporate and Commercial Projects in handling financing documentation, including but not limited to project financing, syndicated loan agreements, notes facility agreements, new loan or credit line agreements with financial institutions, derivative transactions
- Keeps informed of industry-specific regulations
- Ensures that documentation is compliant and the group's interests are aligned
- Assists the Functional Head for Corporate and Commercial Projects in managing the accreditation, selection, and shortlisting of external legal counsels and assists the business units in the decision to engage external counsel
- Degree in Law
- At least 3-5 years of post-qualifying experience
- Member in good standing of the Malaysian Bar or other relevant jurisdiction
- Experience in contract review, and corporate and commercial transactions is highly preferred
- Proficiency in the English, Chinese, and/or Malay languages is highly preferred