Legal Counsel

half the sky; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Group Legal Counsel. The role involves providing comprehensive legal support focused on maritime law, negotiating contracts, and advising on legal matters. Candidates should possess a law degree, be admitted in a common law jurisdiction, and have 5-8 years of post qualification experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are necessary for this dynamic and fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel is also required.

Qualifications

• Admitted to a professional body in a common law jurisdiction.
• 5-8 years post qualification experience, preferably in private practice.
• Strong experience in corporate and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Co-ordinate legal matters with other departments.
• Liaise with and instruct external counsel.
• Provide legal support to any department as needed.
• Advise on contract status and legal risks.
• Train company personnel on legal topics.

Skills

Maritime law

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Group Legal Counsel - Global Energy & Technology Company

Our client - a Global Energy & Technology Company is currently looking for a Group Legal Counsel to be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The primary focus of the role is to provide comprehensive legal support with a focus on maritime law and to assist the Group Legal Team in the general management of legal, corporate, contract and commercial matters, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks associated with company's business operations.

The Role

• Report directly to a Head of Legal at a Group level
• Great Exposure to the Leadership team
• Being a Key Legal Driver and Business Partner to the Senior Management team
• Growing, Exciting, Dynamic and Fast Paced environment

The Responsibilities

• To draft, review and facilitate negotiations on commercial contracts and agreements.
• To co-ordinate legal matters with other departments / disciplines.
• To liaise with and instruct external counsel.
• Providinglegalsupporttoanydepartmentwithinthecompanywhenrequired.
• Negotiating, writing and executing agreements and contracts on behalf of the company.
• Advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different deals.
• Providing training to the company on legal topics.
• Willing to travel - some travel may be required to countries where we have presence, such as Singapore, South America, Europe, Africa, India and etc.

About You

• Degree in law from a reputable university.
• Admitted to a professional body preferably of a common law jurisdiction.
• Between 5 -8 years post qualification experience, with at least 4-5 years spent in private practice.
• Well versed in general corporate and commercial law, with specialty in maritime law.
• Wide experience in contract drafting.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.