Legal Counsel

Prestwick Aerosystems; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Malaysia SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced in-house Legal & Compliance Counsel to join the APAC L&C team, focusing on Malaysia.

The role requires 6–8 years post-qualified experience and a strong background in drafting, negotiation and compliance across aviation and corporate matters. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance, manage regulatory risk, coordinate with external counsel, and drive training on anti-corruption policies for APAC operations.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years post-qualified experience as in-house counsel
• Strong drafting, negotiation and risk management skills
• Business-level English and Bahasa Melayu proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and compliance support to APAC Airbus entities, with focus on Malaysia
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements across aviation, procurement, real estate and compliance contracts
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders (tax, finance, HR, export control, insurance, real estate)
• Develop and manage standard contract templates and ensure alignment with legal/regulatory requirements
• Support anti-corruption initiatives, training and due diligence on third parties
• Assist in litigation/arbitration matters and internal investigations
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations across APAC activities

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal risk mgmt

English

Bahasa Melayu

Job description

Job Description: The Legal & Compliance Counsel will be part of the APAC L&C team providing legal and compliance support for all APAC Airbus entities, in particular, Malaysia. We are seeking a motivated and experienced In-house generalist legal counsel or lawyer with at least 6-8 years Post-Qualified Experience to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal advice and support across a wide range of legal matters, including contact review, drafting, and negotiation, as well as litigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and effectively managing legal risks for the organization. Business-level proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu. Additional proficiency in any other APAC or European language.

More precisely: Legal & Corporate Secretarial Matters Providing legal and compliance services to the Business Units, Functions Group entities present in APAC, in particular Malaysia and their respective operations Work with business stakeholders to assess legal implications and potential risk, help them identify, understand and manage both short-term and long-term risks to the business Providing counsel regarding both legal framework and what is appropriate for all Airbus APAC activities across divisions Provide legal support for the various acquisition, re-organisation, integration, development and divestment projects in APAC Support the coordination of input of outside counsel with the internal members of the project team e.g. Group legal and compliance departments, tax, finance, HR, export control, insurance, real estate and relevant business stakeholders Monitoring compliance of the transactions with relevant and applicable laws and regulations Coordinate with and support where necessary other members of the legal and compliance department Coordinate and review corporate secretarial documentation in respect of Airbus entities Drafting and reviewing agreements for various transactions, notably: (i) Aviation services: MRO services: parts repair, lease and exchange services, line and base airframe maintenance, spare parts management and supply, sales, fleet technical management services, inventory technical management services etc (ii) Procurement: aircraft spare parts, aviation subcontracting services, jigs and tools, industrial maintenance, infrastructure and construction operations, general procurement (iii) Real Estate: structure, draft and negotiate contracts relating to real estate operations (purchasing, sale, construction, lease, etc.) (iv) Compliance-related contracts with third parties - e.g. sponsorships, resellers, channel partners, sales intermediaries Drafting, adapting and managing standard contract templates depending on the business needs and ensure proper coordination with all relevant functions (Export Control, Insurance, Tax and Finance etc.) Compliance Under the supervision of the Regional Ethics and Compliance Manager and HO Legal & Compliance - Malaysia: Support compliance initiatives and assist with adapted deployment and monitoring with the tools and systems used by Airbus Support coordination within the APAC Region on policies, regulations and legal processes Support the Legal & Compliance function with the roll‑out and management of training sessions and clear communications on anti‑corruption laws and internal compliance policies for Airbus employees based in APAC Support deployment of key elements of the anti‑corruption programme for due diligence, monitoring and auditing of business partners, agents, political advisors, offset providers and other types of third parties that present an elevated risk from a compliance perspective Conducting of risk‑based training of business partners and other third parties on Ethics & Compliance Other duties reasonably determined from time to time by the Legal & Compliance Department and the Company Assisting in monitoring all corporate matters Assist with preparation and conducting of legal trainings in order to develop legal awareness for operations in APAC, in particular Malaysia Supporting on coordination with external counsel on advice and support, and support internal communication/preparation on litigation/arbitration matters Assist with the conducting of Compliance Investigations affecting Airbus entities (pre‑investigation planning, data collection, witness interviews, final report drafting, etc.) Support intake and processing of reports received through Airbus’ whistle‑blowing system, “OpenLine”.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Helicopters Malaysia SDN. BHD. Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Legal

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