Associate Legal Counsel

CAE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the Civil Aviation industry is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to manage legal entity functions and commercial contracts across multiple APAC markets. Ideal candidates will hold a law degree and have 2-3 years of relevant experience, demonstrating organizational skills and a proactive approach. Join a diverse and inclusive legal team committed to business success while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one common law jurisdiction.
• At least 2-3 years of post-qualified experience in an established law firm or as in-house counsel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate housekeeping for legal entities across 11 markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Support on M&A and other corporate transactions/projects.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Team Collaboration

Education

Law Degree from an Accredited Law School

Job description

About This Role

Associate Legal Counsel

The Legal function at CAE is a strategic partner to the business and plays a critical role in providing sound and practical legal advice to management and stakeholders across the organization. We are looking for a motivated and capable regional Associate Legal Counsel to join the Legal team and support our Civil Aviation business in the region. Reporting directly to the Director Legal, Civil - APAC, you will be primarily responsible for legal entity management across 11 markets in which CAE’s Civil Aviation business operates in APAC and will advise on a range of commercial contracts.

The role:

• APAC Legal Entity Management
  • Maintain corporate housekeeping for all legal entities (including joint ventures) in the region for CAE’s Civil Aviation business, in collaboration with CAE’s panel of corporate secretarial firms, to ensure timely and accurate corporate filings.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, notices, minutes of meetings and powers of attorney.
  • Support the incorporation, restructuring, and dissolution of legal entities in the region as required.
  • Monitor changes in local corporate governance laws and regulations in the region and ensure compliance.
  • Maintain a centralized database of corporate documents and ensure proper document retention and version control.
• Commercial Contracts
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including NDAs, training services agreements, procurement and vendor contracts, etc.
  • Provide legal advice to the business on contractual risks, obligations, and compliance requirements; this includes conducting legal research on relevant laws, understanding risks arising and devising mitigation strategies to help the business manage accordingly.
  • Support the development and maintenance of contract templates and playbooks to streamline contract processes.
• Support the Director Legal, Civil - APAC on M&A and other corporate transactions/projects in the region, as and when required.
• Collaborate with and contribute towards various projects of the global Legal team.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A law degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one common law jurisdiction.
• At least 2-3 years of post-qualified experience in an established law firm or as in-house counsel in an international organization.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different time zones.
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• A team player, creative thinker, solution-orientated individual, curious about the business and who enjoys working in an inclusive and diverse environment.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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