Nur Asmawati Zainal Abidin
Director, Legal And Corporate Services
Cyberjaya
Summary
To be able to contribute positively towards the performance of the company in terms of its profitability, growth and shareholders’ value
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
Director, Legal and Corporate Services
Asia Cargo Network Group
06.2019 - Current
- Provide expert legal advice and support on all matters related to contracts and commercial arrangements within a federally regulated environment, and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risk;
- Negotiating and reviewing contracts, drafting legal documents and contracts, and researching and executing a wide range of agreements for the Company and clients are key deliverables for the role;
- Manage legal and compliance functions to support the evolving needs of a fast-paced and rapidly expanding business; provide overall assistance and support to internal clients and management;
- Preparation, processing, negotiation support and closing of managed aircraft and facilities related agreements;
- Manage all insurance contracts and provide guidance with respect to claims and policy renewals;
- Lead and/or participate in national and international business transactions including negotiating critical contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, litigation management and corporate, license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements and other general business contracts;
- Participate in legal matters relating to potential global joint ventures, strategic partnerships, intellectual property and mergers and acquisitions;
- Manage, oversee and track all legal claims by or against the company; liaise with external counsel where required;
- Interact with regulatory bodies, assist with various government filings and government documentations;
- Manage and oversee contracts administration including two direct reports; provide leadership and coaching through performance management;
- Corporate/secretarial duties and other duties and/or special projects as required.
VP, Legal and Corporate Services
Brilliance Information Sdn Bhd
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Drove corporate social responsibility programs that created positive social impact while delivering tangible business benefits, such as enhanced brand reputation and employee morale.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Oversaw mergers and acquisitions activities that expanded company footprint into new markets or regions while ensuring seamless integration processes postacquisition.
Head, Group Legal Services
Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company’s matters
- Developing and leading internal audit and corporate compliance programs
- Overseeing the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities
- Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
- Advising the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues
- Participating in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the executive management team
- Managing a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department
- Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Senior Manager, Legal
Uzma Berhad
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents:
- Draft, review and negotiate legal documents to effect private M&A transactions, including sale and purchase agreements (for corporate and business sales), share subscription and joint venture agreements, pre-bid agreements and ancillary transaction documents;
- Project manage and lead large-scale due diligence exercises (both sell- and buy-side) and disclosure processes;
- Liaise with colleagues and other advisors to ensure clients receive seamless advice and to ensure that client objectives and timelines are met;
- Business development and networking activities;
- Contributing to department know-how and training activities;
- Nurturing and mentoring junior lawyers;
- Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Senior Manager, Legal
Scomi Oiltools Sdn Bhd
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Draft, review and provide advice on legal aspects of correspondences, key documents and contracts to ensure Scomi Oilfield Limited Group’s interest is well protected
- Monitor existing laws, regulations relevant to the Company business and other statutory requirements, changes and its impacts to the business operations of the Group
- Ensures that the group operates within the confines of the statutory requirements governing its existence and business in the respective countries
- Provide legal support to internal department including Finance, Human resource, IT and the business units
- Manages and monitors Group’s Intellectual property rights.
Manager, Legal and Corporate Affairs
Perisai Petroleum Teknologi Bhd
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Draft, review and provide advice on legal aspects of correspondences, key documents and contracts to ensure Group’s interest is well protected
- Monitor existing laws, regulations relevant to the Company business and other statutory requirements, changes and its impacts to the business operations of the Group
- Ensures that the group operates within the confines of the statutory requirements governing its existence and business in the respective countries
- Provide legal support to internal department including Finance, Human resource, IT and the business units
- Manages and monitors Group’s Intellectual property rights
- Overlook human resource and general office administration matters for the Group
- Liaise with Government/Non Government bodies on regulatory, licensing compliance and policy matters
- Assist and manage internal secretarial documents for the Group, including preparation of board papers, circular resolutions, announcements to Bursa and preparation for board and committee meetings.
Group Legal Counsel
Chemical Company Malaysia Bhd
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Vetting and drafting various legal documentations
- Carry out legal due diligence exercises and preparation of reports
- Vetting/Drafting/Negotiating of Mergers and Acquisitions terms and legal documentation, Shares sales Agreement and Shareholders Agreement
- Vetting/Drafting/negotiating Design and Build Agreement/Research and Development Agreement/Agreement on product Development
- In charged for the setting up of foreign company in Vietnam and Thailand
- Liaison offices for Pharmaceutical Division (legal and regulatory matters) with government and non government bodies across the world.
Head, Legal and Human Resource (Senior Executive)
Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd
11.2005 - 12.2006
- Oversees the human resource department which includes compensation and benefit, and trainings for the staffs
- Vetting and drafting of legal documentations/agreements, Sponsorship Agreement, Letter of Awards, Memorandum of Understanding, Agency Agreement, License Agreement, Tenancy Agreement, Promoters Agreement, merchandise Agreement Services Agreement etc
- Part of organizing team for Formula One race, MotoGP race, Japan GT race, Merdeka Millennium Endurance, Motocross, Go kart races in Sepang for year 2006 and 2007
- Liason Officer with all governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Manages and monitors the Company’s Intellectual Property Rights
- Part of negotiating team for Malaysia for the extension of hosting rights of Formula One in Malaysia and for the hosting of night race in Malaysia.
Legal Executive
Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad
12.2003 - 11.2005
- Vetting and drafting of legal documentation, agreements, letter of awards, letter of appointment, request for proposal tender documents, design and build contracts etc
- Preparation of board papers and recommendation papers for Board’s approval
- Member of Tender Evaluation Committee and Tender Opening Committee
- General liaison with panel lawyers, government and non government organizations
- Opinion writing /research works and presentation to the Board of Directors.
Legal Assistant/Legal Prosecution Officer
Subang Jaya Municipal Council
12.2001 - 12.2003
- Upon employment was designated to lead the Compound Unit with support strength of 13 staffs
- Oversee daily operations of the Compound unit
- Appointed as the Compound Officer for the Council
- Member of the Appeal Committee for the Council
- Oversees the issuance of reminders, notices etc
- Vetting and drafting of legal documentation, letters and other related documents
- After 9 months of employment, was promoted to lead the Prosecution Unit for the Council with support strength of 24 staffs
- Preparation of writs, summons, pleadings, affidavits
- Attending courts for hearing, summary judgments, full trial
- Trained by and worked closely with Selangor Deputy Public Prosecutor for trials
- Part of the raid team for the Council; participated in the first 5 raids carried out the Councils.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
A-Levels Programme - undefined
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined
Sijil Rendah Pelajaran - undefined
MBA - Business Administration And Management
04.2001 -
Skills
Dispute Resolution
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GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION, Drafting of Cause Papers; Pleadings, Affidavits, etc., Opinion Writing and Research/Presentation on various civil litigation issues, Written Submissions, Attending Courts for mentions/hearings, Conducting Hearings; Summary Judgment, Creditors Petition, Applications, etc., Preparing Bundles for Trial, Conducting Full Trial, Liaising and Meetings with Clients/Client Counseling
GENERAL CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING, Vetting/Drafting of various Sale and Purchase Agreements (with/without title),Loan/Facility Agreements (Term/Revolving), Deed of Assignments, Deed of Receipt and Reassignment, Deed of Novation, Power of Attorney and other standard conveyancing documentations., Vetting/Drafting of Letters of Undertaking, Letters of Indemnity, Statutory Declaration, Vetting/Drafting of Tenancy/Lease Agreements, Vetting/Drafting of Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Training and Sponsorship Agreements, Engineering Service Agreements, Distributor’s Agreements, Multi Modal Transport Agreements and Contract of Sale (in relations with INCO Terms), Undergoing/Preparing various Due Dilligence (Actual/Virtual) practice and reports, Drafting and Presenting Papers to the Board of Directors, Vetting/Drafting/Negotiating Mergers & Acquisition, Vetting/Drafting of Share Sales Agreement & Shareholders Agreement, Vetting/Drafting/Negotiating Turnkey Build Operate & Transfer Agreement/Distributor Agreement/Agency/Consultancy Agreements/Memorandum of Agreement on Product Development, Vetting/Negotiating OSV documentation, Vetting/Drafting/Negotiating Sub Contract /Partnership/ Joint Operating Agreement
GENERAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL LIAISONS, Corporate Vetting and Drafting of Various Agreements/Letters/Memorandums, Opinion writing/Research and Presentation, General Liaisons with VIPs/panel of lawyers/Monitoring and Administrating Active Cases, Marketing/Attending of Seminars, Attending Domestic Inquiries as Panel Member
REFERENCES
Dato' Hj Azmi Murad, Senior General Manager, Operations, Malaysian Airports Holdings Berhad, 03-8777 7000, Previous Reporting Supervisor,
Leonard Arief Bin Abd Shattar, Director, Pharmaceutical Division, Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad, 03-2612 3888, Previous Indirect Reporting Supervisor,
Zainol Izzet Bin Mohamed Ishak, Group Managing Director, Perisai Petroleum Teknologi Bhd, 03-2278 1133, Previous Direct Reporting Supervisor
Personal Information
- IC Number: 770731-08-5118
- Date of Birth: 07/31/1977
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Driving License: D
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Accomplishments
Best Employee Award for Year 2002 -2003 (Subang Jaya Municipal Council)
Invited Speaker for Seminar On Regional Business Issues organised by MBA UiTM Shah Alam students on “ Legal Consideration in Managing Regional Business” (2015)
Invited Trainer On the Enforcement of Entertainment Bye Law for Selangor Municipal Council’s Enforcement Officers In Jugra, Selangor (2003)
Certification
Certificate in Oil and Gas Law
Timeline
Director, Legal and Corporate Services - Asia Cargo Network Group
06.2019 - Current
VP, Legal and Corporate Services - Brilliance Information Sdn Bhd
04.2018 - 06.2020
Certificate in Oil and Gas Law
06-2016
Head, Group Legal Services - Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad
05.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Manager, Legal - Uzma Berhad
03.2013 - 04.2015
Senior Manager, Legal - Scomi Oiltools Sdn Bhd
08.2011 - 02.2013
Manager, Legal and Corporate Affairs - Perisai Petroleum Teknologi Bhd
06.2010 - 08.2011
Group Legal Counsel - Chemical Company Malaysia Bhd
01.2007 - 06.2010
Head, Legal and Human Resource (Senior Executive) - Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd
11.2005 - 12.2006
Legal Executive - Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad
12.2003 - 11.2005
Legal Assistant/Legal Prosecution Officer - Subang Jaya Municipal Council
12.2001 - 12.2003
Anglia Ruskin University - MBA, Business Administration And Management
04.2001 -
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B),
CENTRE FOR PREPARATORY EDUCATION - A-Levels Programme,
S.M CONVENT IPOH - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia,
S.M CONVENT IPOH - Sijil Rendah Pelajaran,
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