MISSION

We are looking for a motivated Legal Officer to join our team, specializing in commercial contracts.

The ideal candidate will provide practical and business-oriented legal support across all activities of MKS PAMP SA, ensuring that commercial agreements effectively balance legal soundness and commercial objectives, and are fully aligned with the company’s strategy and regulatory framework.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and assist in negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including refining agreements; physical sale and purchase contracts; paper trading and derivatives documentation, particularly under the ISDA framework; lease and loan agreements; trade finance documentation, including letters of credit, bank guarantees, financing agreements and security arrangements; as well as IT and marketing agreements.

• Provide clear, practical legal advice to the company on its contractual rights, obligations and risk exposure, ensuring alignment with internal policies and applicable regulations.

• Maintain and update contract templates and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, working closely with internal teams across the company (finance, operations, compliance, ESG, etc.) and the Group.

• Support and coordinate contract management processes, including experiences using contract management software.

• Maintaining contract databases, tracking key terms and deadlines, and ensuring proper execution and archiving of agreements.
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent); additional legal qualifications are an advantage.

• 3–5 in years in house experience in legal department within international corporate environment, with substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the commodities industry.

• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts governed by English law or the laws of other common-law jurisdictions.

• Professional proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian, particularly in commercial and contract matters.

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements independently.

• Ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented advice. Problem solver.

• Curiosity and willingness to understand the Company's business and industry, and to translate that understanding into clear and effective contract drafting.

• Proactive and pragmatic, with the ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and as part of a collaborative team.

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

• Malaysian resident or holder of a valid Malaysian work visa.