LEGAL ADVISOR ( SALES DEPARTMENT)

Tee Ip; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tee Ip, an award-winning IP firm in Malaysia, is hiring for a Legal Advisor position. The role involves generating new sales, advising clients on intellectual property matters, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a diploma in a relevant field, experience in sales, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in sales and marketing.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Own transportation and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on IP matters including trademarks and patents.
• Maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Assist in business development activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Active listening

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Law, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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As a Legal Advisor (Sales Department), you are responsible for generating new sales, delivering advice, and maintaining relationships with clients. An in-depth understanding of IP protection and frameworks is expected in Malaysia and other jurisdictions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on various IP matters relevant to their business, e.g., trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, etc.
• Provide legal advice on office actions, oppositions, objections, hearings, etc., related to IP registration.
• Follow up consistently with clients and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Ensure timely and efficient handling of all tasks and assignments.
• Coordinate cases, monitor file statuses, meet deadlines, and communicate updates effectively with clients.
• Assist in business development activities, including seminars and article production.
• Contribute to business planning and marketing strategies when required.
• Achieve personal and departmental KPIs.
• Report to the Head of Department and Management team.
• Assist the CEO and other department heads in client handling.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Diploma or equivalent in Law, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Business Studies, Administration, Management, or Marketing.
• At least 1 year of experience in sales and marketing.
• Own transportation and willingness to travel, including outstation travel on an ad-hoc basis.
• Excellent communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Active listening and ability to tailor approaches to client needs.
• Ability to resolve conflicts using judgment and guidelines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing customer and business needs.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

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• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Executive?
• Which Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Adviser?
• How many years of industrial design experience do you have?
• Do you possess or have access to your own transportation?
• Do you have experience in a role requiring relationship management?
• How would you rate your English language skills?

We are a fast-growing Malaysian IP firm helping clients secure trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, and geographical indications in Malaysia and over 120 countries. Our team is professional, young, energetic, ambitious, and creative.

With over 4000 satisfied clients, we invite the right candidates to join our journey to become Malaysia's world-class IP firm.

Tee IP is an award-winning firm, recognized with the Malaysia Star Outstanding Business Award and the SME Platinum Business Award.

Big or small, we protect all ideas!

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