Counsel

Halliburton; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced legal advisor to provide counsel on complex legal issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a Juris Doctor (JD) if located in the US. This full-time role offers competitive compensation that commensurates with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal practice.
• Must be licensed to practice law in applicable areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex legal issues related to business activities.
• Interpret laws and apply to company circumstances.
• Communicate with internal and external clients.
• Assist in personnel development and integration of processes.

Skills

Legal advice and advocacy

Understanding of laws

Communication skills

Ethical adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Juris Doctor (JD) in law (in US)

Job description

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

• Under broad direction, this position is responsible for advising the company concerning complex legal issues related to business activities.
• Acts as a company advocate and advisor with respect to legal matters in one or more substantive areas of law.
• Interprets the intent of laws and judicial decisions and applies them to specific circumstances as applicable to company business.
• Communicates with vendors, customers and internal clients of the company and manages outside counsel with assistance with supervising attorney.
• Assists with the development of personnel and integration of company processes.
• Must adhere to a strict code of ethics.
• A Bachelors degree is required, while a Masters degree is preferred.
• In the US, a Juris Doctor (JD) in law is required. 5+ years experience is required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in applicable areas.

Qualifications

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

Lvl 10, 199 Jalan Tun Razak,Kuala Lumpur,Kuala Lumpur,50400, Malaysia

Job Details

Requisition Number:201968
Experience Level:Experienced Hire
Job Family:Support Services
Product Service Line:Legal
Full Time / Part Time:Full-time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.