LEGAL OFFICER (Grade L9)

REALISE THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION IN THE GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE AND VIRTUE We are a well-known international university fully committed to comprehensive excellence in its academic pursuit and its administration. We extend an invitation to those who wish to contribute towards reaching our vision of revitalizing the intellectual dynamism of Islam and the Muslim Ummah and contribute towards the improvement of qualities of human life and civilization. Job Information Post: Legal Officer Grade: L9 Status of Appointment: Contract to Permanent Basic salary: RM2,580.00 Area of specialisation: Drafting, Litigation, Debt Recovery, Disciplinary KCDIOM: Office of the Legal Adviser Location: IIUM Gombak Campus Key Responsibilities Drafting, reviewing, and vetting of MoU, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with institutional and legal requirements. Provide legal advice and support to the management and relevant departments on matters relating to contracts and collaborations. Liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the review, approval, and execution of agreements. Manage administrative processes related to legal documentation, including record management, filing systems, and correspondence, with a specific focus on debt collection cases. Oversee and coordinate documentation workflows by maintaining organised records, structured filing systems, and official communications, particularly in matters relating to debt recovery and medico-legal cases. Handling disciplinary matters involving students and staff, ensuring due process, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies and relevant regulations. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as may be directed by the supervisor or management from time to time. Minimum Qualifications Possess at least a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or any other related field recognized by the Government, from a local institution of higher learning or equivalent qualification. At least 2 years of working experience in the related fields. Minimum Competencies Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work long hours. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills. Proactive and dynamic individual with ability to adapt to changes, able to work under pressure and willing to work on shift duties. Highly motivated and disciplined with high level of integrity. Possess good communication, keen to learn new thing and able to work in a team. Other Reuirements (if any) Malaysian citizen. Language Qualifications All Candidates Must Have Obtained Credits in Bahasa Malaysia and English language (including oral examination) at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level OR equivalent qualification recognise by the Government (for Malaysian citizens). IELTS Band 6 / MUET Band 4. Candidate without any of these qualifications will be required to sit for the IIUM English Language Proficiency Test. IN SUPPORTING OF MAQASID SHARIAH, IIUM IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUS Note: Shortlisted applicants who are currently employees of the Malaysian Government or Statutory Bodies in Malaysia will be required to submit the hard copy of applications through the respective Heads of Department together with the confidential report and up to date service record. Click the link to sign up for application: https://huris.iium.edu.my/recruitment/