Legal Counsel (Operations)

Job Description:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contracts/legal documentations for transactions and operational matters of SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, in particular, downstream operation

• Interpret, analyse, identify, apply and resolve issues arising under the law and regulatory requirements

• Providing updates on laws/regulatory matters that affect SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas.

• Responsible for providing guidance and legal advice to internal stakeholders of SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas, as and when the need arises.

• Liaising and coordinating with external solicitors on all matters involving SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas, as and when required.

• Build and maintain a good business relationship with all the various internal and external stakeholders to safeguard the interest of SD Guthrie group of companies

• Coach and motivate legal team to ensure high performance and delivery

• To perform and carry out any other responsibilities as and when required by the superior on legal matters involving SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas.

Requirement;

• Degree in Law (LLB), Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP)
• Practiced law for at least 2 years
• At least 7 years as an in-house legal counsel in a listed company/multi-national corporation
• Experience in plantation industry, construction matters and litigation will be an added advantage

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.