Legal Counsel

AirAsia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Malaysia seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal support across diverse business units. You will draft and review contracts, assist in compliance matters, and manage legal risks. The ideal candidate will have an LL.B. and 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in aviation or fintech. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Medical and insurance benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Paid time off

Free flights and discounts

Qualifications

• Admission to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of legal experience.
• Experience in aviation, fintech, or technology-related legal matters is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Assist in regulatory filings and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Negotiation

Education

LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)

Job description

The Legal Counsel provides legal support across Capital A’s diverse business units, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while managing risks. This role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting business transactions, assisting in compliance matters, and working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

YOUR ROLE AS A:

Legal Counsel

WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:

Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters affecting Capital A’s operations.

Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant aviation, fintech, digital services, and corporate laws.

Monitor regulatory developments and provide updates to internal stakeholders.

Support the implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.

Identify potential legal risks in contracts and propose solutions to mitigate them.

Support the business in structuring legally compliant agreements aligned with company objectives.

Assist in managing legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters.

Work with external counsel to coordinate legal proceedings when necessary.

Support internal teams with risk mitigation strategies to prevent disputes.

Ensure compliance with corporate governance, data protection, and industry-specific regulations.

Assist in regulatory filings, licenses, and approvals required for business operations.

Support the protection and management of Capital A’s intellectual property portfolio.

Assist in legal matters related to technology, e-commerce, fintech, and digital assets.

Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity regulations impacting business operations.

Keep management informed about the latest legislative and regulatory developments.

WHO YOU ARE:

LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university; admission to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Minimum 3–5 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.

Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Experience in aviation, fintech, digital services, or technology-related legal matters is an advantage.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:

- Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangement, and health and fitness amenities.

- Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.

- Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.

- Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.

- A unique Allstar culture like no other

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

- Application received

- Interview(s) and assessment(s)

- Background check and/or other assessments

- Offer and negotiation

Formerly known as AirAsia Group, Capital A is an investment holding company with a portfolio of travel and lifestyle businesses leveraging on data and technology. This includes the world’s leading low-cost carrier AirAsia, an aviation services group, AirAsia MOVE, fintech BigPay, and logistics venture Teleport.

GET TO KNOW US:

Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline (if you don’t, we’re definitely older than you).

Today, we’re more than just an airline. We’re Capital A - a world-class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in Asean.

Above all, we’re Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals. So no matter your culture and background or if you prefer aisle seat to window seat, we’re excited to have you onboard.

AirAsia Berhad: Asia’s leading airline was established with the dream of making flying possible for everyone. Since 2001, AirAsia has swiftly broken travel norms around the globe and has risen to become the world’s best. Driven by the Dare to Dream spirit, we pride ourselves in being the region’s largest low-cost carrier, serving 24 countries and over 130 destinations. We're not confined by walls, except when we need to answer the call of nature, so all departments mingle every day. As we embrace new technology to become a digital airline, services like BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, Touristly, ROKKI and Xcite Inflight Entertainment will be an exciting evolution, placing us ahead of the game. Are you in? AirAsia is set to take low-cost flying to an all new high with our belief, "Now Everyone Can Fly"