Legal Counsel
- Malaysia
- Full Time
- On-site
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Posted On: November 25, 2025
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Report directly to Legal Manager and be responsible for ensuring that all legal matters are handled efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Your role will involve working closely with various internal departments, as well as external counsels when necessary, to provide sound legal advice and guidance. You will also be involved in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents and agreements.
- Provide all-rounded legal support to various internal departments, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risks.
- Collaborate with internal and external counsels to address legal matters effectively and efficiently.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements within the organization, including but not limited to service agreements, partnership/collaboration agreements, NDAs, marketing agreements, due diligence reports, legal opinions, resolutions, and other compliance documents.
- Conduct legal research and perform legal due diligence to ensure the organization is well-informed and proactive in addressing legal issues.
- Maintain contract management system and oversee other administrative procedures related to legal matters, such as corporate secretarial duties and incorporation processes.
- Identify potential legal risks and conflicts proactively and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Support the Legal Manager in various tasks and projects as needed.
- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide accurate and up-to-date legal advice.
- Perform any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Company.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is preferred.
- Admission to the bar and current license to practice law.
- 5 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel or in a reputable law firm.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents and agreements.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with strict deadlines.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal risks.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
