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Legal Manager & Company Secretary

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Manager & Company Secretary to oversee and manage all legal and secretarial aspects of our business operations at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various business units and provide strategic legal counsel to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations. The candidate will work across multiple areas of law, manage legal risks, and lead legal initiatives in alignment with the company’s strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Legal Guidance:
    Provide legal consulting and decision-making support to various business units, Ensure smooth operations across the following legal areas: corporate law, customs, tax, contracts, competition/antitrust, consumer protection, data protection, tort, sale of goods, employment, mergers & acquisitions, product liability, and compensation.
  • Contract Review & Negotiation:. Lead negotiations for contracts and protect the company’s interests to secure favorable outcomes in legal matters.
  • Project Management:
    Lead the legal work package for the successful rollout of Mercedes-Benz Projects, ensuring that all legal requirements are met throughout the process.
  • Risk Management & Legal Safeguards:
    Develop, communicate, and implement risk management measures and safeguards to ensure legal conformity with both domestic and international laws. Minimize exposure to legal risks and protect the company’s interests.
  • New Product and Business Development:
    Advise on and develop legal solutions for new products, business models, and services to be launched within the Mercedes-Benz network in Malaysia, ensuring legal compliance in all aspects.
  • Contract Drafting & Framework Agreements:
    Draft, negotiate, and review legal contracts and agreements. Develop framework agreements to support business operations and mitigate legal risks.
  • International Hub-Functions Legal Framework:
    Lead the development, implementation, and negotiation of legal frameworks with third-party entities for international Hub-Functions based in Malaysia. Ensure these functions are operational and compliant with the relevant laws, facilitating services for overseas markets.
  • Corporate Governance:
    Advise the Board of Directors and Management on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with company laws, regulations, and best practices. Preparation of board resolutions, annual board meetings and trainings for the Board and Management.
  • Company Secretarial Oversight:

To be the Company Secretary for the company. Instruct, and manage the external Company Secretary in ensuring statutory compliance with company laws, execution of resolutions, annual general meetings, and the filing of mandatory documents for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

  • Training & Development:
    Organize and conduct training sessions on key legal topics, including antitrust, data protection, contracts, and other relevant legal areas to promote awareness and compliance across the organization.
Qualifikationen

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum 6 years working experience in a legal firm in Malaysia handling corporate and litigation matters.
  • Verbal and written communication skills: (both in English and Bahasa Malaysia)
  • Qualified company secretary (SSM or MAICSA) would be an added advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of Malaysian legal regulations and international business laws.
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation, risk management, and legal consulting.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.