AHMAD NAZRULLAH BIN BAHARUDDIN
LEGAL COUNSEL, LEGAL ADVISOR
Bandar Baru Nilai
Summary
Experienced and driven legal professional with over 8 years of experience as a practicing legal associate and in house counsel. Have 3 years' experience in oil & gas industry. Called up to the Malaysian Bar on 18 January 2018. Providing clients with optimal assistance with land disputes, estate planning, commercial advice. A strong team player that effectively maintains working relationships with coworkers, stakeholders, and clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Contract Specialist
Fugro Shared Services Sdn Bhd
11.2024 - Current
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives for procurement team
- Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough reviews of contractual agreements before finalizing negotiations.
- Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
- Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation.
- Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments on bimonthly basis and produced countermeasures when issues arose.
- Provided expert guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Enhanced contract negotiation processes by streamlining documentation and communication procedures.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Increased operational efficiency through regular audits of existing contracts, identifying opportunities for renegotiation or termination when necessary.
- Collaborated closely with legal counsel during sensitive negotiations to protect organizational interests effectively during disputes.
- Led contract writing system upgrades achieving beneficial contract terms.
- Managed high-value contracts portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Executive
Petco Trading Labuan Company Ltd
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Daily work consists of drafting contracts for transactions on Crude Oil, Naphtha and LPG products between PETCO and counterparts with contract value worth up to USD 15 million
- Drafted LNG Master Sales & Purchase Agreement and Confirmation Notice servicing the industry
- Vetted through charter party agreements for logistic and chartering for PETCO
- Managing pre-trade matters such as NDAs, MOU, KYC and compliance requirements
- Conducted risk assessments with risk team for multiple counterparts in the industry
- Dealing with Upstream on production levels and marketing solutions
- Reviewing all types of legal documents for example JOA, PSC contracts, SPA, Joint Venture Agreements, Service Level Agreements etc
- Advising other departments on legal and contractual matters
- Dealing with other Oil & Gas players in the industry
- Handling post contract matters such as force majeure, non-performance and breach of contractual obligations
- Fronting negotiations for PETCO e.g the first crude oil business relationship with PETROS for 5 years
- Fronting negotiations with first time crude owner in Malaysia, Mubadala Energy
- Managing internal and external stakeholders and advising them on legal and business matters
- Fronting negotiations with first time crude owner in Malaysia, Mubadala Energy
- Handled over 7 force majeure issues when facing refinery issues during COVID
- Successfully avoid potential costs during negotiations with Thai counterparts
- Handled total contract value for LPG for the year 2024 over 300 million USD
- Fronting negotiations for PETCO e.g the first crude oil business relationship with PETROS for 5 years
Legal Associate
Sidek Teoh Wong & Dennis Advocates
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Advised clients on wills and trusts planning
- Advised banks on their bank requirements and compliance of documents
- Advise companies on banking requirements under Companies Act 2016
- Handled a team of 5 clerks and to supervise them for project work
- Advised clients on land matters, real estate matters
- Handled Small Medium Enterprise loans for various local and international banks up to 10 million ringgit
- Advising clients on developments in respect of Housing Development Act)Control and Licensing4 1966, Stamp Duty Act 19K9, Companies Act 2016
- Handled bridging loans for developers worth up to 90 million ringgit
- Handled project works for various developers such as Binastra, MahSing and Malton
- Successfully defended houseowners in their claim against developer
- Managed to get firm into panelship of PERNAS
- Handled will administration for overseas client
Legal Associate
Gan & Zul Advocates & Solicitors
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Did my pupillage at the Conveyancing department for 11 months
- Assisted Partners to advise land owners on land matters, providing actionable advice to ensure their rights and interests were protected
- Researched case law and precedents to support arguments and to develop strategies for gated communities
- Drafting and vetting through bank loans agreements, letters and documents
- Drafted legal cause papers, affidavits and letters
- Drafted Sales and Purchase agreements for subsale matters
- Attending case management, board of directors meetings and due diligence exercises
- Assisted Managing Partner in complex matters relating to land administration, amalgamation, Malay reserved lands and forfeitures
- Advised clients on wills and trusts planning
- Advised banks on their bank requirements and compliance of documents
- Advise companies on banking requirements under Companies Act 2016
- Handled a team of 2 clerks and to supervise them for project work
- From time to time, did due diligence exercise for companies for Bursa listing requirements
- Advised clients on land matters, real estate matters
- Handled Small Medium Enterprise loans for various local and international banks up to 10 million Ringgit
- Advising clients on developments in respect of Housing Development Act)Control and Licensing4 1966, Stamp Duty Act 19K9, Companies Act 2016
- Handled bridging loans for developers worth up to 90 million ringgit
- Handled project works for various developers such as Binastra, SkyWorld and EcoSetia
- Handled bridging loan for SkyWorld worth 70million ringgit
- Advised and represented house owners in lang for their 30 years delay in receiving their land title
- Helped house owners to successfully claim against developer for defects and late vacant possession
- Managed to get the firm into panelship for PERNAS and P:NS
Education
IGCSE - English Literature, English Language, World History, French, Geography, Biology, Physical Education, Mathematics, Business Studies
British International School of Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 06.2008 - 06.2011
International Baccalaureate Diploma - English, English Literature, World History, Geography, Theory of Knowledge, Mathematics, Spanish, Biology
Mont' Kiara International School
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 08.2011 - 05.2012
LLB (Honours) - Torts, Contracts Law, Jurisprudence, Legal Drafting, Land Law, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure, Law of Equity, Islamic Law, Family Law, Banking law, Malaysian Legal System, Advocacy, Constitutional Law, Company Law, Evidence Law, Administrative Law
University of Malaya
08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Problem Solving
- Communication and Presentation
- Critical Thinking
- Contracts Law
- Commercial Law
- Oil & Gas
- Land Law
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/03/93
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Fugro Shared Services Sdn Bhd
11.2024 - Current
Executive
Petco Trading Labuan Company Ltd
12.2021 - 11.2024
Legal Associate
Sidek Teoh Wong & Dennis Advocates
02.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Associate
Gan & Zul Advocates & Solicitors
10.2016 - 02.2021
LLB (Honours) - Torts, Contracts Law, Jurisprudence, Legal Drafting, Land Law, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure, Law of Equity, Islamic Law, Family Law, Banking law, Malaysian Legal System, Advocacy, Constitutional Law, Company Law, Evidence Law, Administrative Law
University of Malaya
08.2012 - 06.2016
International Baccalaureate Diploma - English, English Literature, World History, Geography, Theory of Knowledge, Mathematics, Spanish, Biology
Mont' Kiara International School
08.2011 - 05.2012
IGCSE - English Literature, English Language, World History, French, Geography, Biology, Physical Education, Mathematics, Business Studies
British International School of Jeddah
06.2008 - 06.2011
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