Legal Counsel

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial contracts, intellectual property, and compliance matters. The role requires a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), at least 2 years of post-qualified experience, and proficiency in English, Malay, and Mandarin. The successful candidate will lead legal due diligence efforts and support diverse legal matters while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clarity and compliance. This position is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a commitment to legal excellence.

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a reputable university.
• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is essential.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Manage global intellectual property portfolio.
• Lead legal due diligence for international expansions.

Skills

Proficient in written and spoken English

Proficient in Malay

Proficient in Mandarin

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to solve complex problems

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

6mo ago , from Idealseed Resources (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

• 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.
• 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 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 people’s needs.
• Preferably Chinese female
• Not from MMU University as their practice does not fit