Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney / Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Kuala Lumpu[...]

LawCrossing; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Contracting Specialist to manage and negotiate legal contracts. Key responsibilities include drafting agreements, collaborating on complex deals, and advising on legal risks. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant transactional experience and strong negotiation skills. Excellent communication abilities in English and Bahasa Melayu are required. The role offers opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Inclusive work environment

Focus on employee well-being

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of transactional experience in relevant fields.
• Proven ability to negotiate intellectual property and data privacy issues.
• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various types of contracts.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex contracts.
• Educate and advise executives on legal matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Independent transaction management

Technology-based agreement drafting

Oral and written communication in English

Basic finance and management knowledge

Job description

Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney / Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory

Job Title:
Contracting Specialist - NRR 3999
Contracting Team Lead/Consultant Mid-Level Full time

Job Responsibilities:
Contracting lawyers at the company are tasked with coordinating and delivering legal, contract, and commercial counsel to support the business. Their responsibilities include identifying, managing, and mitigating contractual risk, ensuring ethical behavior, and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. They provide guidance and negotiate contracts by leveraging commercial and market-relevant positions. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating various types of contractual agreements in a fast‑paced corporate environment. This may include master services agreements, outsourcing agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, data transfer agreements, requests for proposals, and agreements involving cloud, blockchain security, applied intelligence, systems integration, and agile development.
• Collaborating with more senior contracting lawyers to support more complex contracts and deal structures.
• Acting as a knowledgeable and relevant advisor on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions and continuously evolving in this role.
• Structuring, negotiating, and closing client transactions to be most advantageous from a legal and business perspective, independently and with assistance.
• Strategizing with senior contracting lawyers and internal business clients prior to client negotiations.
• Staying informed about developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries and incorporating this information into the company’s transactional practices.
• Educating and advising company executives on legal and risk management issues.
• Developing subject matter expertise in one or more areas that benefit the legal department and/or the business.
• Participating in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge capital on various legal and business issues.
• Supporting, promoting, and implementing legal initiatives within the company.
• Embracing and evolving to gain expertise in seven contracting attributes, including becoming a pathfinder, an architect, as well as a business‑minded, nonconformist, inspired, relevant, and technology‑enabled contracting lawyer.

Education and Experience Information:

• Required education includes an .
• A minimum of 2 years of transactional experience in digital, consulting, systems integration, and/or outsourcing areas in roles with increasing responsibility is required. This experience should be gained in a law firm or a fast‑paced in‑house role in a relevant industry.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience negotiating intellectual property and data privacy issues is also required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• A proven negotiator with an understanding of principle‑based negotiation strategy and tactics, including the ability to present alternatives with proposed solutions.
• Proven ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions independently.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting technology‑based agreements.
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, marketing, and management.
• Strong executive presence.
• Good understanding of contracting and risk issues, including intellectual property, as they apply to digital, consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia or Thai language is a bonus.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic will not be tolerated. The company encourages applicants of all ages.

The company is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to service men and women. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The company believes that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. They actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

The company supports the well-being of its people holistically, focusing on physical, mental, and financial health. They provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. The company is proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Candidates interested in joining the company can visit the company’s website for more information.