Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney in Kuala Lumpu[...]

LawCrossing; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, with a focus on data privacy and intellectual property. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of transactional experience and strong communication skills in English. This position provides opportunities for professional growth through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to hone functional skills

Variety of training programs

Learning through on-the-job experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of transactional experience in relevant industries.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience negotiating intellectual property and data privacy issues.
• Fluency in Bahasa Melayu is required.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate several types of contractual agreements.
• Structure, negotiate, and close client transactions.
• Educate and advise company executives on legal and risk management issues.

Skills

Proven negotiator with understanding of principle-based negotiation strategy

Ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions independently

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Good understanding of contracting/risk issues

Education

LLB or JD (or equivalent)

Job description

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory

Contracting Counsel Associate Manager - Job Summary:

Salary Information

• Salary range: Not mentioned in job description, but can be discussed during interview process.
• Benefits: Not mentioned in job description, but can be discussed during interview process.

Experience Information

• Minimum 4 years of transactional experience in digital, consulting, systems integration, and/or outsourcing areas.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience negotiating intellectual property and data privacy issues.

About Accenture

• Leading global professional services company.
• 738,000 employees in more than 120 countries.
• Focus on talent and innovation.
• Strong ecosystem relationships.
• Services, solutions, and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song.

Job Description

• Review, draft, and negotiate several types of contractual agreements.
• Team with more senior Contracting lawyers for more complex contracts.
• Act as an advisor on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and close client transactions.
• Strategize with senior Contracting lawyers and internal business clients.
• Stay updated on industry developments and incorporate them into company's practices.
• Educate and advise company executives on legal and risk management issues.
• Develop subject matter expertise in relevant areas.
• Participate in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and knowledge capital.
• Support Accenture Legal initiatives.
• Embrace and evolve to gain expertise in seven Contracting attributes.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD (or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of transactional experience in relevant industries.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience negotiating intellectual property and data privacy issues.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Proven negotiator with understanding of principle-based negotiation strategy and tactics.
• Ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions independently.
• Experience negotiating and drafting technology-based agreements.
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, marketing, and management.
• Strong executive presence.
• Good understanding of contracting/risk issues, including IP, in relevant industries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu (fluency in Bahasa Indonesia or Thai is a bonus).

Opportunities and Benefits

• Opportunities to hone functional skills and expertise.
• Variety of formal and informal training programs at every level.
• Learning through on-the-job experience, formal training, and collaboration with teammates.
• Unbeatable platform for building a career.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunities Employer

• Welcomes applications from all sections of society.
• Does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.