Legal Counsel

Lemon Sky Animation Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Malaysia is seeking an In-House Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in law and at least 3 years of experience in corporate legal affairs. Key responsibilities include advising on corporate transactions, managing litigation, and providing legal support across business units. Strong communication skills in English are essential, with proficiency in additional languages being advantageous. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic creative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in corporate legal department or law firms.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate transactions, including IPOs and M&A.
• Manage litigation and coordinate with external counsel.
• Provide legal risk assessments and compliance oversight.

Skills

Corporate and commercial law

Litigation management

Drafting legal documents

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

Lemon Sky Animation Sdn Bhd (“Lemon Sky” or the “Company”) is a leading creative production studio headquartered in Malaysia, specializing in high-quality art and animation for the global video game and entertainment industries. Lemon Sky collaborates with some of the world’s top game developers and publishers to deliver visually stunning and technically refined content across AAA titles and major animation projects.

We are seeking a highly capable and independent In-House Counsel to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate is well-versed in corporate and commercial law, with hands-on experience in public-listed company operations, capital markets, and litigation management. This role requires a self-starter who can work directly with senior management, provide sound legal advice on complex corporate matters, and coordinate effectively with external counsel with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate & Capital Market
  • Advise and support the execution of corporate transactions for the Group (IPO, fundraising, M&A).
  • Drafting and reviewing term sheets, MOUs, NDAs, agreements.
  • Advise and assist with drafting, reviewing, and executing the company's Terms & Conditions, privacy policies, and all legal documentation.
  • Assisting in continuously promoting good corporate governance, best principles and practices, culture, and value-added business systems and processes to the company.
  • Handling the safekeeping and filing, as well as updating the corporate secretarial documents and records for the Group.
  • Providing legal assistance and support to various departments and business lines of the Group.
  • Serve as the main internal point of contact for all legal queries from operations, finance, and corporate teams.
• Legal & Litigation Management
  • Manage and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution matters, including engagement and supervision of external counsel.
  • Provide proactive legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies across business units.
  • Maintain oversight on all ongoing legal proceedings and settlements.
  • Ensure proper documentation, records, and compliance across all legal processes.

Job Requirements

• Possesses a bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent in a related discipline (paralegal studies).
• Proven ability to handle litigation management and external counsel efficiently.
• Minimum 3 years and above of working experience in the corporate legal department, established law firms, or related fields.
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written in English (proficiency in other languages are advantageous).
• Good oral communication and report-writing skills.