Commercial Counsel: AI-Driven Telco & Tech Deals

CelcomDigi; Petaling Jaya; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 360 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CelcomDigi's Legal Department seeks a senior commercial lawyer to support telecom and technology deals. You will structure, draft, negotiate and manage execution of complex agreements while advising on AI governance and regulatory risk.

With 8–12 years PQE in telecom/tech, you will guide stakeholders, oversee external counsel, and help embed AI-driven improvements across the Group, contributing to trusted, compliant commercial momentum.

Qualifications

• LLB and admission as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• 8–12 years PQE in telecommunications, technology, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder demands and deliver independently.

Responsabilités

• Anchor commercial transactions across all business lines - structuring, research, drafting, negotiation and execution of legal agreements and documents.
• Converting novel or complex business requirements into sound legal positions and commercially workable outcomes.
• Advise on AI-related legal and regulatory matters, including reviewing and negotiating AI-related agreements as well as guidance on AI governance obligations.
• Assess and advise on regulatory exposure under applicable acts and emerging frameworks affecting the Group.
• Track emerging laws and regulations, assess operational impact and advise on actions before changes take effect.
• Manage and quality-assure external counsel, ensuring instructions are tight and spend is justified.
• Keep Head of Commercial GTM Legal informed of material risks and be a thought partner on cross-group initiatives.
• Run targeted legal awareness sessions - practical and business-relevant.

Connaissances

Commercial drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory risk

AI governance

Stakeholder management

Formation

LLB and admission as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

Description du poste

CelcomDigi's Legal Department seeks a senior commercial lawyer to support telecom and technology deals. You will structure, draft, negotiate and manage execution of complex agreements while advising on AI governance and regulatory risk.

With 8–12 years PQE in telecom/tech, you will guide stakeholders, oversee external counsel, and help embed AI-driven improvements across the Group, contributing to trusted, compliant commercial momentum.