Specialist - Legal Counsel for A&A and T&L - MY

Are you ready to unleash your potential?


At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.


We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society's biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.


Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.


We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.


Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!


Work you will do


We seek a technically solid Legal Manager who can work independently while functioning well with a team, who is serious about building a career in-house with a top-tier organization.


In this role, you will cover the SEA region while being based in your local country of residence and report directly to the head of the legal team in Singapore. You will play an important part in dealing with contractual and legal risk across the Audit & Assurance and Tax & Legal business units in SEA.


Responsibilities:


Lead and support negotiations in a broad range of commercial contracts with internal and external clients and suppliers, such as regional and global engagement arrangements, confidentiality agreements, referrals, teaming and sub-contracting arrangements, and tenders.
Support the legal and risk teams in advising on, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating on vanilla, novel and complex commercial matters in a fast-paced environment.
Assist in the creation, implementation and maintenance of legal policies, guidelines and templates.
Remain updated on legal developments that affect or potentially affect Deloitte's businesses and continue to develop best practices tailored to Deloitte's business needs.

Your role as a leader


At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Managers across our Firm are expected to:


Develop diverse, high-performing people and teams through new and meaningful development opportunities
Collaborate effectively to build productive relationships and networks
Understand and lead the execution of key objectives and priorities for internal as well as external stakeholders
Align your team to key objectives as well as set clear priorities and direction
Make informed decisions that positively impact the sustainable financial performance and enhance the quality of outcomes
Influence stakeholders, teams, and individuals positively - leading by example and providing equal opportunities for our people to grow, develop and succeed
Lead with integrity and make a strong positive impact by energising others, valuing individual differences, recognising contributions, and inspiring self-belief
Deliver superior value and high-quality results to stakeholders while driving high performance from people across Deloitte
Apply their understanding of disruptive trends and competitor activity to recommend changes, in line with leading practices

Requirements:


A recognized law degree from an established university, and qualified in Malaysia and/or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
At least 3-5 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or experience in a good in-house legal team, preferably with a focus on contracts and broad commercial work. Prior experience in professional services or IT industries is desirable.
Fluency in English, including proficiency in reviewing and drafting legal documents in both languages is mandatory.
A good understanding of risk management and commercial practices.
Ability to engage confidently and effectively with different people across different seniorities, expertise, roles and culture.