In-House Legal Counsel: Contracts & Compliance Lead

Chery Automobile; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automobile company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a legal professional to provide extensive legal support. The role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance matters, and working with various business units. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 3-5 years of experience in in-house legal work, and proficiency in both English and Malay, with Mandarin as an advantage. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing industry while ensuring legal compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience needed, ideally in-house.
• Familiarity with data privacy and corporate compliance is a plus.
• Mandarin proficiency is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Monitor changes in laws and advise on compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal drafting

Compliance advising

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Proficient in English and Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

A prominent automobile company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a legal professional to provide extensive legal support. The role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance matters, and working with various business units. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, 3-5 years of experience in in-house legal work, and proficiency in both English and Malay, with Mandarin as an advantage. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing industry while ensuring legal compliance.