Assistant Manager, Legal Counsel

Teleport; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited training

Flight discounts within AirAsia's сети

Vacation and time away with discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Teleport is seeking a Legal Counsel II to support commercial legal, regulatory, governance, and privacy initiatives across Southeast Asia. The role covers privacy, data protection, and cross-border compliance, with collaboration across product, engineering, security, HR and operations.

You will manage day-to-day legal support for Malaysia and Singapore operations, draft and negotiate contracts, and help scale the business in a fast‑growing environment while navigating regulatory complexities.

Qualifications

• 2:1 Law degree from a recognized university and called to the Bar.
• 6–7 years post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in private practice, preferably with exposure to technology, privacy, data protection, and cross-border matters.
• Strong knowledge of regional privacy laws and ability to advise business stakeholders risk-based.

Responsibilities

• Privacy & Data Protection: advise on data privacy across Malaysia, Singapore and beyond; support incident response and governance; be registered as a DPO where applicable.
• End-to-end legal support for BAU operations in Malaysia and Singapore, including drafting/reviewing standard contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial/operational agreements; escalate non-standard issues.
• Provide practical legal advice to product, engineering, security, HR, and commercial teams; embed privacy-by-design.
• Governance, risk & compliance: assist with board materials, related-party transactions, and regulatory tracking.
• Process improvement: develop contract templates, CLM tools, SOPs, and privacy guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Ambiguity handling

Education

2:1 Law degree with Bar admission

Malaysian/Singapore or common law jurisdiction

Job description

About Us

As Southeast Asia's #1 integrated logistics provider, Teleport is all about making logistics fast, affordable and reliable.

Our mission? To move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We're focused on making next-day delivery a reality for all.

#TeamTeleport is guided by our values: Move with urgency — because time is crucial; Aim to pioneer — constantly innovating to stay ahead; Do it with intent — delivering with purpose and precision; and Keep it real — maintaining authenticity and transparency in all we do.

Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/

Summary

Are you an ambitious, high-energy professional who thrives on challenges and personal growth? Do you have the grit, resilience, and drive to build something from the ground up? If you're looking for a comfortable, easy job—this isn't it. But if you're ready to push yourself, make an impact, and grow exponentially in your career, keep reading.

We are Teleport, a rapidly growing logistics solutions provider on a mission to transform the industry. Our Legal Team is looking for a Legal Counsel II who will play a key role in supporting our commercial legal, regulatory, governance, and privacy initiatives as we continue to scale across Southeast Asia.

Why Join Us?

• Exponential Career Growth - We believe in developing leaders from within, giving you real responsibilities and the opportunity to grow fast
• High-Impact Work - Your work will directly influence the efficiency and profitability of our business
• Culture of Builders - We're here to create something great together. If you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-moving environment where your ideas matter, this is the place for you
• Challenge-Driven - If you're looking for a predictable, low-pressure role, this isn't it. We thrive on solving complex problems and pushing boundaries

As a start up, you can expect your days to be pretty varied. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities.

Your Role: Key Accountabilities

• Privacy & Data Protection - Support the Group's privacy and data protection programme across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and other jurisdictions where applicable. Advise on data protection laws, cross-border data transfers, data processing arrangements, privacy notices, data sharing agreements, and privacy impact assessments. Support incident response, regulatory engagements, and ongoing privacy governance initiatives. You will be registered as a DPO in relevant countries, where applicable.
• End-to-End Legal Support for BAU Operations (MY and SG) - Provide day-to-day legal support for business operations across Malaysia and Singapore including drafting and reviewing standard commercial contracts, supporting operational matters, and assisting with regulatory and compliance requirements to ensure business continuity
• Drafting, Review, Research & Negotiation of Agreements - Draft, review, and support negotiations of a range of legal documentation, including commercial and operational contracts, using approved templates, and identifying non-standard issues for escalation where appropriate
• Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Support - Provide practical legal support to business teams on operational, commercial, regulatory, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, licensing, and corporate matters. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Security, HR, Commercial, and Operations teams to embed privacy-by-design into business initiatives
• Governance, Risk & Compliance Support - Support internal governance processes, including preparation and review of board materials, related-party transaction documentation, contract approval workflows, and legal checklists. Track developments in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and technology regulation, assess business impact, and support implementation of appropriate mitigation measures and governance controls
• Process Improvement & Knowledge Support - Support the implementation and continuous improvement of legal processes, including contract templates, CLM tools, SOPs, and legal trackers. Assist in preparing privacy guidance, legal updates, internal policies, awareness training playbooks, and practical guidance materials to improve legal and privacy awareness across the organisation

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2:1 Law degree from a recognized university and called to the Bar (Malaysia, Singapore or any equivalent common law jurisdiction)
• 6 -7 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in private practice, preferably with exposure to technology, privacy, data protection, commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and cross-border business operations
• Regulatory engagement, data governance, technology businesses, IPO preparation, or large-scale corporate projects will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of regional privacy and data protection laws (including Malaysia PDPA, Singapore PDPA, and other applicable regulations) with the ability to provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders
• Strong commercial legal experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology, SaaS, data processing, data sharing, and other commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment, with comfort operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities
• Self-starter with a strong ownership mindset, able to work independently, initiate projects, and drive matters to completion with minimal supervision
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders, business teams, and external advisors across multiple geographies
• Experience handling fast-moving and high-pressure issues, with sound judgment and the ability to respond pragmatically and decisively
• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens. Visa sponsorship is not provided, and candidates must have the legal right to work in Malaysia

At Teleport, we're all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

Work-Life at #TeamTeleport

• Unlimited training -You will have access to a wide range of learning resources including Notion!
• Ditch the Suit & Tie - Be comfortable as you are, express your inner Fashionista... as long as it's not a birthday suit!
• Vacation and time away -Sometimes you need to recharge and come back energized! That's why you will get 90% off flights to destinations within AirAsia's network, 10%-15% discounts on selected eateries at KLIA2
• Growth opportunities - We embrace and take on opportunities to learn and grow at Teleport as we reimagine the way we do things. Yes, we meet the challenge head on as a team, and we celebrate together with you when you succeed and reap the rewards when the hard work pays off!