ASSOCIATE II, LITIGATION

JOB PURPOSE

• To assist the Litigation Department within Group Legal with matters within the purview of the Litigation Departement

Key accountabilities 

• Managing and resolving legal issues in contract, court litigation, arbitration, adjudication and other modes of legal proceedings.
• Liaising with company’s appointed external counsels for matter involving court litigation, arbitration, adjudication, project disputes etc.
• Carrying out analysis and recommending appropriate courses of action for identified legal issues including research on case law, guidelines and any other regulations applicable to any legal matters.
• Managing legal risks within the business by providing legal advice to the respective business units as well as to the management.
• Establishing and implementing legal processes relating to legal drafting, negotiations and commercial settlements.
• Reviewing and advising management on the legal implications of internal policies/procedures and ensuring compliance with the legal requirements.
• Managing various legal reporting on litigation and other legal proceedings to the management and board members.
• Providing various legal advice to the internal stakeholders for matters related to project and non- project.
• Undertaking any other tasks assigned by HOD and CGC from time to time.

Qualifications / Certifications:

• LLB (Hons) i.e. Degree in Law
• Certificate of Legal Practice or equivalent
• Called to the Malaysian Bar (preferred but not mandatory)

Relevant Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience working in legal firm or in-house legal department or combination.
• Has adequate experience working in oil & gas industry or other related industries.
• Strong legal knowledge and experience in litigation, corporate legal and commercial matters.