Global Commercial Counsel — Procurement & Contracts

BAT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading annual performance bonus

Diverse health plans

Transportation support

Flexible holiday plan

Access to online learning platforms

Job summary

BAT is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel in Kuala Lumpur to provide strategic legal advice for operations and procurement. The role focuses on advising on high-value contracts and commercial transactions, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers market-leading bonuses and internal advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in top law firms and in-house roles.
• Strong expertise in handling complex, high-value contracts.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to Operations and Procurement.
• Draft and negotiate procurement and commercial transactions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in commercial arrangements.
• Collaborate with Legal Counsels and other business partners.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Contract lifecycle management

Effective communication

Education

Qualified lawyer (Malaysia, UK or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft O365 tools

Job description

BAT is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel in Kuala Lumpur to provide strategic legal advice for operations and procurement. The role focuses on advising on high-value contracts and commercial transactions, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers market-leading bonuses and internal advancement opportunities.