A main contractor wins work and engages subcontractors on a purchase order or a short letter.
The head contract imposes programme obligations, liquidated damages, defects liability and insurance requirements. If those are not passed down, the main contractor carries them alone while the subcontractor carries almost nothing.
Subcontractor Agreement
Subcontract documentation aligned to the head contract — scope, programme, payment and certification, variations, extension of time and damages, defects liability, insurance, retention, and termination.
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Picture a subcontract that mirrors the obligations you owe upstream, so a subcontractor's failure does not become entirely your loss.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Main contractors engaging subcontractors
Service providers subcontracting part of their scope
Businesses whose subcontracts do not match their head contract
Subcontractors reviewing terms offered to them
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Review the head contract and identify what must be passed down
Draft the subcontract back-to-back on the provisions that matter
Align payment, certification and programme with the head contract
Deal with defects, insurance, retention and termination
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Head contract review and flow-down analysis
Back-to-back subcontract drafted
Payment, certification and programme alignment
Defects, insurance and retention provisions
Variation, delay and termination provisions
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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Important: Limited Slots
Any obligation you owe upstream and have not passed down is an obligation you carry personally, without recourse.
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Nothing to Lose. Everything to Protect.
No Surprises. No Guesswork. Just Legal That Works.
Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
What does back-to-back mean?
The subcontract mirrors the head contract on the provisions that matter, so risk flows down rather than stopping with you.
Can payment be tied to the client paying us?
Pay-when-paid provisions face statutory restrictions in construction. We will advise on what is permissible.
Should subcontractors see the head contract?
Usually the relevant parts, so they understand what they are accepting.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
