Global General Counsel & Compliance Leader

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The role covers global procurement contracts, M&A, disputes, regulatory compliance, and ESG programs across sites. The ideal candidate has 12–15+ PQE with in-house leadership and seamless cross-border experience.

Bachelor Degree required; no extra qualifications.

Qualifications

• PQE 12–15+ combining top-tier law firm training with substantial in-house leadership within a manufacturing, industrial, heavy machinery, or diversified corporate conglomerate.
• Experience managing cross-border commercial transactions, supply chain contracts, and multi-jurisdictional M&A.
• Experience mentoring a team of in-house counsels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal leadership to the Board and C-suite, overseeing governance and statutory compliance.
• Draft and negotiate global procurement, supply contracts, OEM/ODM, logistics, and IP management.
• Lead due diligence, structuring, and negotiations for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and cross-border expansions.
• Manage group litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory inquiries; supervise external legal counsels.
• Oversee regulatory, HSE, trade, labor, anti-bribery, and ESG compliance across sites.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

The role covers global procurement contracts, M&A, disputes, regulatory compliance, and ESG programs across sites. The ideal candidate has 12–15+ PQE with in-house leadership and seamless cross-border experience.

Bachelor Degree required; no extra qualifications.