Assistant Legal Manager

China Mobile International Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

China Mobile International Limited in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a legal professional to manage regional regulatory affairs, providing solutions and advice on transactions. The role involves contract management, legal research, and liaising with external counsels.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Laws, has over 6 years of relevant experience in a multicultural environment, and preferably is a qualified lawyer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience, with 4 years in-house or law firm.
• Experience in a multinational business environment preferred.
• Qualified lawyer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle telecommunications license applications and regulatory affairs.
• Provide legal solutions to stakeholders and advise on transactions.
• Support contract management including drafting and negotiation.
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in local laws.
• Liaise with external counsels for ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Telecommunications compliance

Contract management

Legal research

Cross-border transactions

Education

Degree in Laws

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with Headquarters’ Legal Division and APAC Legal team to handle regional regulatory affairs such as telecommunications licence application, renewal, filing, inquiries, and other compliance matters.
• Provide practical legal solutions to internal stakeholders and advise on various cross border transactions.
• Support legal affairs and contract management including contract drafting, negotiation, review and approvals etc.
• Provide internal training and prepare write-up to raise legal awareness and ensure compliance on day-to-day business operations.
• Conduct legal research on the matter as required and regularly monitor and research on changes in local laws and regulations in the Asia-Pacific Region.
• Liaise with external counsels and assist in handling ad-hoc projects.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Laws (either Common Law or Civil Law)
• Qualified lawyer would be advantageous
• A minimum of 6 years’ post-graduate experience with at least 4 years relevant in-house (e.g. telecommunications or technology sector) or law firm experience
• Working experience in a multinational and multicultural business environment is preferred, experience in Chinese company will be a plus.