Bank Negara Malaysia Hiring! Full Time Associate/ Legal Counsel, Procurement Legal Advisory (IT), Centralised Procurement | CPD in WP Kuala Lumpur - Ricebowl

Academic Qualifications: 
1. A Minimum Bachelor in Laws (LL.B.) from a recognised university is mandatory.
2. A Master of Laws is an added advantage. 
3. Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya/Sabah & Sarawak is an added advantage. 

Experience: 
1. ≥ 3 years working experience in handling commercial and procurement contracts. 
2. Experience in IT procurement contracts (on premises and cloud solutions), intellectual property law, and commercial contracts is an added advantage. 
3. Excellent in drafting, negotiation, analytical thinking and communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PREVALENT & EMERGING SKILLS

Procurement fundamental and contract

• Prevalent: Favourable  contract  terms  to  mitigate  legal  risk  exposure,  compliance  with  the Bank’s procurement governance, and enhanced procurement contract templates.

• Emerging: Creation of new/simplified procurement contract templates.

Legal/Regulatory Requirements and Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Prevalent: Solution within the ambit of law and the Bank’s risk appetite and, commercially viable.

• Emerging: Advice in sync with industry practice and development of the laws.

OTHER REFERENCES

• BNM Leadership Competencies

• Sector/Department Technical Competencie

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Responsible in drafting, reviewing and negotiating procurement contracts (e.g.: SaaS agreement, software licensing, hardware purchase agreement, managed IT services and support & maintenance services) and project-related contracts for the Bank to ensure consistency and compliance with relevant laws/regulations to safeguard the Bank’s interest.

• Conduct legal research and perform legal due diligence to ensure the Bank is well-informed and proactive in addressing legal issue during pre-contract and post contract phases issues. 

• Conduct legal training and awareness programs and any other duties as and when assigned from time 
  to time.

• Maintain legal databases and oversee other administrative procedures related to legal matters. 

• Keep abreast of changes in laws and standards related to procurement to meet the legal needs of the 
  Bank and to ensure the Bank remains compliant.

   

NATURE OF ACCOUNTABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Job Complexity & Problem Solving
In  today’s  fast-paced  and  ever-evolving  legal  landscape,  the  role  of Associate  Legal  Counsel  / Legal Counsel acts as a primary support within a legal team. This role is not merely about offering legal advice but also  provides  support  to  the  Senior  Legal  Counsel  in  implementing the  Bankwide  procurement governance, and it demands a blend of legal expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. The role demands  confidence,  possesses initiative, and  has  the  ability  to  prioritize, multitask, and  work under pressure.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Leadership  is  exercised  both  formally and  informally  by  providing  the  first  level  legal  advisory to stakeholders.  For  example,  the  role  may collaborate  closely  with cross-functional sections,  and stakeholders for  purposes  of  preparing  first  level  advice  taking  into  account  the  Bank’s  interest  and procurement governance.

• Casual attire
• Hot desk environment
• Nearby LRT (KLCC), MRT (Conlay & Bukit Bintang) & Monorail (Raja Chulan)
• Statutory deductions
• Commission incentives
• Annual leave
• Dental allowance
• Optical allowance
• Panel clinic
• Life insurance
• Attendance bonus
• Learning incentive
• Medical Benefits
• EPF SOCSO