Legal Counsel (Malaysia)

Location: Malaysia

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all legal, litigation and corporate secretarial matters for jurisdictions of Malaysia and Singapore
Provide legal advice to management to the regional HQ office and local companies in Malaysia and Singapore
Partner with local CEOs of Malaysia and Singapore and Regional Legal Counsel to drive legal governance and compliance and take preemptive measures to avoid legal risks or conflicts
Compose legal documents for existing labour claims– affidavits, motions, contracts
Analyse commercial contracts and agreements and comply to Malaysia and Singapore government regulatory bodies
Coordinate and supervise corporate secretarial matters with the external company’s secretary

Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Equivalent
Possesses minimally 4 years of working experience in a law firm and/or MNCs
Experiences in corporate commercial matters is ideal
Effective in managing internal and external stakeholders and excellent in handling multiple tasks
Disposition to handle ambiguity and possessing an analytical mind-set to deep dive into legal issues