Contingent Legal Counsel (3 months contract) - Hybrid

eLawyer; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading multinational financial services company is seeking a Contingent Legal Counsel for a 3-month contract in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal agreements, conducting legal research, and advising on legal risks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Laws and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Effective communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential. This opportunity is open to Malaysian citizens only.

Qualifications

• 3 years of PQE onwards.
• Experience in insurance business and drafting of insurance agreements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review a wide range of legal agreements.
• Carry out legal research on legal issues.
• Provide legal solutions to management and stakeholders.
• Advise the business on updates in the law.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia

Experience in corporate and commercial matters

Team player

Resourceful

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading multinational financial services company is seeking a Contingent Legal Counsel (3-month contract) to support its corporate and commercial legal work.

Specialization

Corporate / M&A / Commercial,Intellectual Property,Personal Data Protection,Telecommunications / Technology

Employment Type

Part Time/Temporary/Contract

Working Experience

3 - 10 Year(s)

Education Level

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date

20/01/2026

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing on wide range of legal agreements, including IT agreements, procurement type services agreements, collaboration agreements, confidential information and other similar related agreements.
• Carrying out legal research in relation to legal issues arising from legal agreements/documents and business operations.
• Providing legal solutions to management and stakeholders, including advising on legal risks, contractual obligations and strategies to enable overall attainment of business goals.
• Reporting, stamping.
• Advising the business on updates and development in the law.
• Any other duties of an in-house counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent LLB qualifications from local or overseas higher learning institutions.
• 3 years of PQE onwards.
• Experience in corporate and commercial matters.
• Experience in insurance business and drafting of insurance agreements is not a prerequisite but an additional advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• A team player, resourceful and able to work with minimal supervision.

Citizenship

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.