Legal Counsel

PeopleLake Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to join its APAC team. This role entails managing commercial contracts and providing essential legal advice across various compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, strong negotiation skills, and experience in contract management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's growth while supporting strategic objectives in a dynamic legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contractual issues and disputes.
• Collaborate on regional initiatives with the legal team.
• Support the business in legal compliance.
• Implement efficient contract management processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Legal contract management

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Compliance knowledge

Education

Law degree

Job description

About theClient

Our client is a globally recognised leader in the professional recruitment industry, with a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, the organisation fosters a collaborative and high-performing culture where legal expertise is valued as a key business enabler. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected brand and contribute to its continued growth across Southeast Asia.

About theRole

We are seeking a commercially astute and proactive Legal Counsel to join the APAC legal team. This role offers a broad and varied portfolio, focusing primarily on commercial contracts while providing support across a range of legal and compliance matters. The successful candidate will act as a trusted legal partner to the business, ensuring sound risk management and supporting strategic objectives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

JobResponsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal contact for Southeast Asia, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle for a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and revise various contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders on contractual issues, potential disputes, and general commercial matters.
• Collaborate with the wider legal and compliance team on regional initiatives and ad-hoc projects.
• Support the business in understanding and navigating relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement efficient contract management processes and legal knowledge resources.