Role Overview:
The Head of Legal/Contract at Solarvest is responsible for leading the legal and contract management function across the organization. This role will provide strategic legal advice, oversee contract negotiation and management, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and support risk management to safeguard the company's interests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the legal team in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts across various business units.
- Advise management on legal risks, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.
- Develop and implement contract management policies, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Oversee the management of all disputes and litigation matters, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.
- Provide proactive legal counsel to business units to support business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the company and ensure timely communication and compliance.
- Coordinate with stakeholders including regulators, external lawyers, and business partners on legal matters.
- Mentor and develop the legal team to enhance capabilities and performance.
- Support corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures with legal expertise.
- Ensure company policies and procedures adhere to applicable laws and industry best practices.
- Manage legal budgets and resources effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent; a professional legal qualification is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in legal practice, preferably in corporate/commercial law.
- Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and management in a corporate environment.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing a legal/contract team.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance matters.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide strategic advice to senior management.
- Experience in the renewable energy or energy sector is an advantage.
Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised institution
- Admitted to the Malaysian Bar with a valid practising certificate
- Minimum 12-15 years of progressive legal experience
- Strong exposure to EPCC contracting and corporate financing
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What We Do
Solarvest is a clean energy expert with a multi-national presence across Asia-Pacific in 7 countries. The Malaysia-founded company started as a one-stop solar photovoltaic system solution provider for residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar farms. Today, Solarvest has accumulated renewable energy portfolio of over 1,200MW (on-going and completed). The company is currently venturing into other clean energy solutions including, among others, hydrogen, battery storage, data center, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, and renewable energy certificates. Solarvest is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
