Legal Counsel

GD Express; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to join their Chief Regulatory Office. This role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising on regulatory matters, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law with 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate or commercial law.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts.
• Advise management on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal awareness and compliance briefings.

Skills

Contract law

Corporate governance

PDPA

Employment law

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP)

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and business‑minded Legal Counsel to join our Chief Regulatory Office. The role will provide comprehensive legal and compliance support across the GDEX Group, ensuring that all operations, transactions, and governance practices meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial, logistics, and service contracts, ensuring legal soundness and risk protection.
• Advise management and departments on corporate, compliance, and regulatory matters affecting group operations.
• Support board and company secretarial functions, including review of resolutions, disclosures, and annual report content.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines (Companies Act, PDPA, Bursa Listing Requirements, etc.).
• Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and SOPs to strengthen governance efficiency.
• Conduct legal awareness and compliance briefings for business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP); admission to the Malaysian Bar preferred.
• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in corporate or commercial law, preferably in a listed or regulated company.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, PDPA, and employment law.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills in English.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently with sound judgment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and strong business acumen.

Supported by robust technology infrastructure and digital platforms, GDEX offers express courier service, international shipping, and warehouse fulfilment. GDEX has recently diversified into IT services and solutions. Established in 1997, GDEX is a homegrown company that has expanded regionally to Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Today, GDEX includes smart retail solutions (Xilnex), ecommerce & app development (Sweetmag), and cybersecurity solutions (Anon Security). With this ecosystem, GDEX provides digital business solutions, leveraging our comprehensive logistics network to serve businesses and communities. We do not just deliver shipments, but also mobilise businesses across the region.