Associate Regional Legal Counsel

Job Summary:

Provide legal support and business-focused legal advice to various functions in the markets withinSoutheast Asia and Pacific Regions.

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will be expected to engage confidently and effectivelywith stakeholders and legal teams.

Work with different Business Managers and other in-house Legal Team to ensure successful operationsin compliance with applicable laws and regulations and company policies

Draft, review and negotiate all sorts of commercial contracts.

Provide legal solutions to support business initiatives.

Assist in managing company secretarial matters.

Draft, review and support company policies and guidelines;

Provide legal training and advise on new laws and their business impacts

Requirement:

LLB or equivalent and admitted as a legal practitioner in Malaysia

At least 5 years post qualification experience (a combination of in-house experience with multinationalcorporation and private practice with a reputable law firm is preferred)

Experience in corporate commercial/contract works (including negotiation) and handling of generallegal matters.

Experience in developing legal templates, processes and policies, and managing risks and disputes.

Strong negotiation, planning and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent command of spoken andwritten English. Good understanding of Chinese will be an asset.

Strong analytical skills, able to work both independently and as a team player