Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities

Contract Management:
-Review and draft a wide range of commercial contracts and documents, including but not limited to partnership agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements, internal policies and pleadings.
-Ensure contractual terms are legally compliant, align with business objectives, and effectively protect the company's interests.
-Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and provide practical legal solutions to mitigate potential risks.

Legal Compliance Support:
-Provide full-spectrum legal guidance for the company's operations in Malaysia, with expertise in Companies Act, Employment Act, Hire Purchase Act, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other relevant financial regulations.
-Conduct legal investigations of business decisions and operational processes to ensure strict adherence to local laws and regulations involving multiple jurisdictions.

Dispute Resolution:
-Lead the handling of litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes in Malaysia, leveraging your extensive experience in contentious matters.
-Formulate effective dispute resolution strategies and maintain strong relationships with external law firms to ensure professional and efficient case management.

Legal Research and Training:
-Monitor legal developments and regulatory changes in Malaysia, providing timely updates and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.
-Organize regular legal training sessions to enhance employees' legal awareness and compliance capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
-Act as an internal consultant to bridge communication between internal teams (e.g., sales, finance, IT) and external vendors (e.g., law firms, agencies).

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience
-Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Law or related field.
-Minimum 3 years of legal experience, preferably in the Auto-Financing (Hire Purchase), Automotive, or Financial Technology sectors.
-Proven experience in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and cross-border legal work.
-Strong understanding of corporate, employment, and data protection laws.
-Experience in Intellectual Property (IP) management will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills
-In-depth knowledge of Singapore Law; corporate law, employment regulations, financial compliance and PDPA
-Experience in intellectual property law and the ability to manage IP related matters

Soft Skills
-Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making abilities
-Meticulous, pays attention to details with a high level of accuracy
-Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners