APAC Legal Leader — Strategy, Compliance & Contracts

WD-40 Company (UK)

Kuala Lumpur

Hybrid

MYR 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus
5-day work week

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a Legal Manager based in Kuala Lumpur to provide expert legal counsel and risk management across the Asia-Pacific region. This role involves translating the global legal strategy into actionable regional plans and overseeing complex commercial contracts. Applicants must hold a law degree and offer 3-5 years of in-house experience. This position promises an attractive package with performance-related bonuses, fostering a culture of learning and accountability.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in a multinational or regional in-house legal role.
  • Strong experience in managing complex commercial contracts.
  • Ability to advise senior business leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as regional legal business partner to the APAC Executive Team.
  • Lead regional contract management programs.
  • Implement global ethics and compliance programs.

Skills

Legal expertise
Risk management
Contract negotiation

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

A leading multinational company is seeking a Legal Manager based in Kuala Lumpur to provide expert legal counsel and risk management across the Asia-Pacific region. This role involves translating the global legal strategy into actionable regional plans and overseeing complex commercial contracts. Applicants must hold a law degree and offer 3-5 years of in-house experience. This position promises an attractive package with performance-related bonuses, fostering a culture of learning and accountability.
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