Senior Executive - Legal & Secretarial

About this role

**Reportings To**: Head of Legal **Job Purpose**: To support the organization’s legal function by drafting, reviewing, and managing standard commercial agreements, including tenancy and non-disclosure agreements, while providing clear, practical legal opinions on routine business matters. The role ensures legal risk is minimized and compliance with applicable laws and corporate governance standards is maintained. **Key Responsibility** **Contract Drafting & Review** * Draft, review, and negotiate standard legal agreements, including: * Tenancy / Lease Agreements (commercial & residential) * Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) * Service Agreements * Vendor / Supplier Agreements * Basic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) * Ensure contracts are aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance. * Customize templates based on business needs while maintaining legal safeguards. **Legal Advisory & Opinions** * Provide practical and business-oriented legal opinions on: * Contractual rights and obligations * Risk exposure in commercial arrangements * Interpretation of laws and regulations affecting operations * Support internal stakeholders (HR, procurement, finance, operations) with timely legal advice. * Simplify complex legal concepts into actionable recommendations. **Regulatory & Compliance Support** **Ensure compliance with**: * Corporate laws applicable to listed entities * Securities regulations and disclosure requirements (as applicable) * Internal governance frameworks and policies * Assist in implementing compliance programs and internal controls. **Contract Management** * Maintain and update contract repositories and databases. * Track key contractual obligations, renewals, and expiry dates. * Standardize templates and improve contract management processes. **Risk Management** * Identify potential legal risks in contracts and business activities. * Recommend mitigation strategies and alternative structures. * Escalate complex or high-risk issues to senior legal leadership. **Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with** : * Business units to understand commercial objectives * Finance for commercial terms alignment * HR on employment-related documentation (basic level) * Act as a bridge between legal and business teams. **Documentation & Governance Assist in preparing** : * Board or committee papers (where required) * Internal legal guidelines and SOPs * Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness. * Annual report. **Education** * Bachelor in Law **Knowledge** * The Legal Executive is responsible for providing legal and corporate secretarial support to the Group, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements in Malaysia. * This role supports both the holding company and its subsidiaries, with a focus on renewable energy and trading operations. * The Legal Executive will assist in board governance matters, regulatory filings and contract management. **Experience** * At least 5 years’ experience in similar field **Personal characteristics** * A team player with independence of mind. **Special requirements** * Ability to work under time constraints. To apply, email your resume to [hr@jentayu-sustainables.com](mailto:hr@jentayu-sustainables.com)