Legal Contractor (Hybrid Working Arrangement / Attractive Remuneration Package)

eLawyer Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology seeks a Legal Contractor for a part-time role with a hybrid working arrangement. This position will focus on providing legal support in various commercial, operational, and compliance matters within Malaysia. Ideal candidates will have a law degree, extensive experience, and strong communication skills, contributing to meaningful work impacting global health.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years' post qualification experience in law.
• Solid experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Familiarity with Competition law & regulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal services and advice to the business.
• Assist in identifying and managing legal and compliance risks.
• Support contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Research and drafting skills

Education

Law degree

Legal practitioner's practising certificate

Job description

Our client is a globally recognized leader in medical technology, diagnostics, and digital solutions, with a presence in over 160 countries. The company is committed to advancing precision healthcare by delivering innovative technologies that improve outcomes for patients and support healthcare professionals in providing more efficient, effective care.

With a strong foundation built on decades of industry expertise, the organization offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes medical imaging, monitoring systems, diagnostics, and enterprise digital solutions. It partners closely with healthcare providers to improve access to care, elevate quality, and drive operational excellence across the healthcare continuum.

The company upholds the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and collaboration, fostering a purpose-driven culture that values innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. Candidates joining the team will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts global health while developing professionally within a respected, forward-looking organization.

Job Title:

Legal Contractor (Hybrid Working Arrangement / Attractive Remuneration Package)

In House

Corporate / M&A / Commercial,Corporate Secretarial

Employment Type:

Part Time/Temporary/Contract

Location:

Working Experience:

8 - 15 Year(s)

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

19/06/2025

Responsibilities

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Responsible for providing high quality legal services to the company business in Malaysia with wider regional collaboration opportunities, as required (collectively "business").

Plays a significant role in helping the business identify, manage and mitigate various legal, compliance, regulatory and reputational risks.

Provides legal support and advice to the business on a variety of commercial, operational, compliance, controllership, regulatory, corporate governance, execution and strategic issues in Malaysia. Also provides contract drafting, negotiation and legal support on international and domestic sales agreements and dispute minimisation and resolution advice in Malaysia and with Malaysia as place of execution.

Works with the Lead Counsel and Senior Counsel (both based in Singapore).

Reports to the Senior Counsel.

Required minimum on-site presence: 3 days per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Providing legal services to the business in support of business priorities, on matters such as collaborations, commercial transactions, regulatory and licensing, compliance, investigations, trade controls, product liability and risk assessment, contract reviews, interpretation and dispute resolution as well as instructing and supporting onboarding of external providers, where required. Advising the business on the risks of possible business decisions and preventive legal counselling is a key part of the role.
- Legal services/support include the provision of day-to-day advice on transactions, documentation, developing/streamlining/compiling precedents/templates and marketing materials, virtual or in-person negotiation of contracts with external parties, employment issues and providing advice on claims questions and deal structuring.
- Providing research support to Lead and Senior Counsels for Malaysia and Singapore.
- Acting as liaison between local and overseas business stakeholders and external company secretarial providers for Malaysia and Singapore and, drafting simple resolutions, to meet statutory and/or internal deadlines, under guidance of Singapore-based Lead Counsel.

COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS:
Work in accordance with the company's Policies and Procedures, role modeling the company's values and high ethical standards consistent with the company's integrity requirements, including:
- Completing 100% of all assigned personal Compliance trainings by the required date(s).

Requirements

Qualifications
- Law degree
- Malaysia (or recognised overseas equivalent) legal practitioner's practising certificate

Desired Experience
- At least 8-15 years' post qualification experience in law, ideally gained in a major law firm and solid in-house environment
- Solid experience in commercial and general contract/corporate law, ideally in a healthcare setting
- Some experience in MY public and private Tender/Contract reviews
- Some experience in providing dispute minimisation and resolution advice
- Some experience in providing strategic advice to senior management on technical issues and compliance matters
- Some experience in template development
- Some experience in working with channel partners and other indirect third parties
- Some familiarity with Competition law & regulation would be good

Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
- Works well without supervision (within established parameters) and also collaboratively with others
- Attention to detail
- Resourceful
- Excellent research (thorough) and drafting skills.

Attributes/Behaviours
- Humility & willing to support whatever work assigned by Legal Team no matter how small, to the best of ability
- Integrity
- Diligent & responsible
- Confidence & can-do attitude
- Responsiveness
- Curious and eager to learn
- Judgement and appropriate balance of risk management and commercial orientation
- Ability to work independently within given parameters
- Ability to work under pressure especially in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Ability to work in an agile and cross-cultural environment and manage international time zones (if required)

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

Your Resume is enclosed with this cover letter.