Legal Counsel

Upscale Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal service provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified legal professional to manage commercial contracts and intellectual property. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in litigation and corporate matters with proficiency in English, Malay, and Mandarin. This role involves supporting diverse legal responsibilities and collaborating with various business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in law.
• Proficient in English, Malay, and Mandarin.
• Experience in litigation and corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Manage the company's global intellectual property portfolio.
• Support legal matters including corporate and commercial.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting legal documents

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, company policies, and legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Shaping internal governance by creating and refining policies, memos, and regulatory reports.
• Managing our global intellectual property portfolio, safeguarding Company's trademarks and brand assets.
• Leading legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
• Tracking regulatory changes and advising on updates to keep the business agile and compliant.
• Supporting diverse legal matters, including corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions.
• Collaborating with external counsel and business partners to align legal strategy with operational goals.
• Advising business units across real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design to ensure legal clarity and sector compliance.
• Contributing to special projects and ad-hoc legal initiatives with initiative and insight.

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results from a reputable university and called to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.
• Prior experience in litigation and corporate matters is required.
• Proficient in written and spoken English, Malay and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is essential for reviewing and analysing Chinese regulations and laws, as well as communicating with local stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess fact situations, identify legal issues, analyse, understand, and apply relevant statutes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Excel at solving complex, multi-faceted problems, demonstrating sound judgment in risk assessment and the ability to present informed solutions in a manner that balances business goals and peoples needs.