Commercial & Compliance Legal Specialist

Luckycup Coffee (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LuckyCup Coffee (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Legal Executive / Legal Specialist to support the Regional Legal Head in Malaysia. You will handle licensing, contracts, marketing compliance, consumer disputes, and liaise with external advisers to mitigate risk.

The role requires independent handling of routine matters, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal advice into practical actions for business teams across store networks and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a Malaysian university.
• 3–5 years relevant experience in a Malaysian law firm or in-house legal function.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian company law, contract law and regulations applicable to commercial operations.
• Practical experience in contract review, corporate compliance, dispute handling and coordination with external counsel.
• Experience in food & beverage, retail, chain-store operations, consumer goods or other consumer-facing businesses is an advantage.
• Malaysian legal qualification is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to draft/review legal documents.
• Ability to use Bahasa Malaysia for local communications and legal matters.
• Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for communication with Regional Legal Head and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business Licensing and Corporate Compliance: assist with licences, permits, registrations and renewals in Malaysia; monitor regulatory developments and recommend actions; support internal compliance policies and documentation.
• Commercial Contracts and Legal Documentation: draft, review and revise commercial agreements and supplier contracts; advise on obligations and risks; standardise templates and improve management processes.
• Marketing and Operational Legal Support: review advertising materials and campaigns for local compliance; provide practical advice on advertising and consumer protection; work with sales, marketing, operations and stores.
• Consumer Disputes and Litigation Coordination: assist with customer complaints and disputes; gather evidence and support responses; coordinate with external counsel on litigation and monitor progress.
• External Adviser Management and Regional Collaboration: coordinate with local law firms and service providers; track progress and fees; assist with cross-border matters and regional compliance.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Contract review

Dispute handling

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (Malaysia)

Job description

LuckyCup Coffee (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Legal Executive / Legal Specialist to support the Regional Legal Head in Malaysia. You will handle licensing, contracts, marketing compliance, consumer disputes, and liaise with external advisers to mitigate risk.

The role requires independent handling of routine matters, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal advice into practical actions for business teams across store networks and operations.