In-House Associate Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Counsel who will be responsible for providing legal guidance on various matters, including business litigation and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will negotiate and draft legal documents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide actionable advice to management. Strong expertise in commercial law and a background in handling complex legal issues are essential for success. This position offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in business litigation, commercial law, M&A, employment law, and securities.
• Ability to negotiate, draft and review legal documents.
• Experience in providing legal counsel and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Handle various legal matters and projects under senior counsel direction.
• Participate in project teams and cross-functional groups.
• Provide practical legal advice to management.
• Negotiate and draft legal documents to meet business needs.
• Assist with compliance initiatives and training for clients.
• Collaborate with teams to mitigate commercial risks.

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing legal counsel to business clients and handling various legal matters, projects, and negotiations with specialized knowledge of one or more legal practice areas, including business litigation, commercial law and sales, merger and acquisitions, employment law, and securities and financing. Under general supervision, negotiates, drafts and reviews legal documents and agreements, identifies and analyzes legal issues, presents clear recommendations, and assists with legal compliance initiatives to accomplish business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling variety of legal matters and projects in various practice areas (e.g., business litigation, commercial law/sales, M&A, employment law, securities/financing, etc.) under general direction of senior level counsel.
• Responsible for participating on project teams and cross-functional groups.
• Provides practical and actionable advice to management regarding legal matters.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal documents and agreements to accomplish business objectives.
• Responsible for assisting with compliance initiatives, including training and providing on-going advice to business clients.
• Collaborates with business and cross-functional teams to effectively mitigate commercial risks and support corporate strategies and business objectives.