FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri-business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.
In line with our business expansion, we would like to invite qualified and candidates to fill the following position at FGV Holdings BerhadJob Description
- Handling litigation cases from initial client consultation through trial preparation.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to develop effective legal strategies and assist in settlement, negotiations.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with clients, witnesses, and provide updates on case progress.
- Providing legal opinions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Reviewing and drafting various types of contracts and other legal documentations for the Group;
- Negotiating contracts with internal and external parties and finalizing contracts for execution;
- Highlight legal risks effectively via the established governance process;
- Providing legal advisory and guidance to the Group (general or specific areas of law);
- Identifying and escalating legal and regulatory issues to the Group;
- Contract administration, compliance and approval;
- Reviewing and updating standard legal templates as and when necessary;
- Educate internal clients on the relevant legal issues as and when necessary;
- Conducting legal researches on various issues of law as and when requested by the superiors; and
- Supporting and assisting the superiors in all areas of work.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a related field
Minimum 1 - 5 years of working experience in a legal environment
Experience as an in-house legal counsel is an advantage
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
