Legal Counsel

VEOLIA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

VEOLIA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance and support for business operations. The role involves advising on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

With a strong emphasis on risk management, you will conduct legal assessments and ensure all operations adhere to legal frameworks. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in law and 8-12 years of relevant experience, especially within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

At least 8-12 years' experience as an in-house legal counsel or as a lawyer.
Strong legal professional skills, including analytical, drafting and presentation.
Ability to educate businesses and navigate within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal counsel and strategic guidance to business units.
Monitor and advise on potential business impact of laws and regulations.
Handle legal matters ensuring operations comply with laws and principles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict-handling skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

VEOLIA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. 3.8 View all jobs

We design, supply and operate a range of water systems, from Oil & Gas applications to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio of technologies includes solids-contact clarification, membrane & media filtration, electrolysis, digestion, evaporation, ozone/UV disinfection and more. Our portfolio also includes chemicals & monitoring solutions, start-up & operation, membrane & ion exchange products, and custom engineered equipment.

Job Description

This critical role has the following key accountabilities:

Legal Operations Support and Advisory (Legal, Contracts, Contracts Management, Tenders, Project and Functional): Operating as a “solutions provider”: the Legal Function operates as a solutions provider to support Water Tech business goals and growth objectives. By moving beyond traditional law-related duties and leveraging new technologies, the multidisciplinary team of legal and commercial contract management professionals comprise a Global function that supports Water Tech across Regions and Business Lines.

Act as a knowledgeable, trusted, and valuable solution provider in strong support to the business development and growth.

Provide expert legal counsel and strategic guidance to the business units and all relevant departments on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.

To work with and provide support to business leaders and other stakeholders to assist with conducting legal and contractual risk assessment on the company’s business operations, contracts and providing practical risk mitigation solutions and measures.

Monitor and provide advice to the Reporting Manager on the potential business impact of new laws and regulations as well as industry developments and trends relating, as well as provide timely updates to senior management on major legal developments and risk areas that may affect the company’s business strategy and operations in the sub-region and region.

Handle legal matters and ensure the organisation’s operations are conducted within the limits prescribed by law, the principles adopted by Veolia and that its rights are fully protected through the provision of legal advice and guidance.

Corporate and Governance.

Data & Privacy.

Process Improvement.

Development of Policies and Procedures.

Risk Management and Compliance Support.

Global Initiatives.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor or above degree in law

At least 8-12 years' experience as an in-house legal counsel (with a Multinational Corporation (MNC) is an added advantage), or as a lawyer from law firms.

Strong legal professional skills, including analytical, drafting, communication and presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal, teamwork and project management skills

Ability to advise and educate businesses and functions; ability to adeptly navigate within a matrix organization; good conflict-handling skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and workload, driving deadline-driven tasks to completion in a timely manner

High level of personal initiative and commitment, integrity, ethics, transparency and trustworthiness

Able to travel based on business needs.

Qualifications

A recognised legal education

Work Experience:

Contract, Tenders and Commercial Reviews
Contract Management and Understanding in Construction, Energy and/or Water Industry
Corporate including Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial exposure
Matters pertaining to Compliance, Data Privacy
Experience in conducting trainings and awareness programs

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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