Legal Counsel

Persolkelly; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Legal Counsel to support legal operations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Laws, experience in corporate and litigation matters, and excellent communication skills in English, Malay, and Mandarin. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Called to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualified experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage internal governance documentation.
• Oversee global IP portfolio.
• Conduct legal due diligence for expansions.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

We are seeking Legal Counsel to support the company’s legal operations across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a proactive individual with strong legal acumen, particularly in corporate and litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, legal documents, and company policies.

Manage internal governance documentation, including memos, policies, and regulatory submissions.

Oversee and safeguard the company’s global IP portfolio, including trademarks.

Conduct legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives.

Monitor regulatory developments and ensure business compliance.

Provide legal support across corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions.

Liaise with external legal counsel and internal departments to align legal support with business goals.

Advise business units in real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design sectors.

Contribute to legal input on special projects and ad-hoc assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised institution; must be called to the Malaysian Bar.

Minimum 2 years of post-qualified experience in a legal firm or in-house legal department.

Strong experience in litigation and corporate law.

Excellent command of English, Malay, and Mandarin (fluency in Mandarin is essential for handling Chinese legal documents and stakeholder communication).

Strong critical thinking, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law? How many years' experience do you have in the real estate industry? How many years' experience do you have as a Litigation Role? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?

Human Resources & Recruitment 101-1,000 employees

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

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