Job vacancy Legal Counsel

• Assume the role of a counsel to business and senior management to ensure alignment with company goals and mitigation of potential legal risks.
• Management of external panel of lawyers including optimisation of cost via outsourcing and effective management of in-house legal resources
• Providing general legal advice to support business and operations from a legal perspective, including providing trainings to employees on legal matters as required
• Coordinate legal reporting mechanisms within the legal division and business departments
• Sharing of knowledge and updates affecting the legal environment that will impact the business
• Conducting legal research and incorporating good practices
• Harmonising regional/global policies and localising/customising legal policies/procedures
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements
• Encourage a culture of governance to ensure entity-level awareness and appreciation of maintaining balance between legal risks and revenue/profit growth

The Successful Applicant

• Track record of advising internal or external clients/stakeholders in addressing legal issues and matters
• Legal degree from a recognised/accredited university is compulsory. Postgraduate qualifications or Professional credentials will be highly desired (Both in the Legal or Commercial / Business domain)
• Minimum 3 years of PQE (Remuneration and Banding will be accorded based on overall experience)
• Strong balance of both legal and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internal and external
• Demonstrated experience in the related scope of responsibilities will be an added advantage. Partial exposure is negotiable depending on willingness to learn
• Commitment to growth and excellence for both the company and on both professional and personal level

What's on Offer

• Remuneration/banding negotiable depending on overall experience and contribution
• Different roles, levels and specialisations available

ContactElaine KongQuote job refJN-042024-6388408Phone number6012 605 9088

MYR120,000 - MYR240,000 per year (MYR)

7 Sep, 2024 (72 days left)