Legal Counsel APAC

Sibelco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global business is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will support diverse legal operations across APAC, engage in contract management, compliance initiatives, and contribute to legal advisory services. This role offers a collaborative and collegiate work environment, ideal for proactive legal professionals eager to grow in a multinational context.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience as in-house counsel or at a law firm.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with supervision.
• Proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support legal business needs across various APAC countries.
• Draft, review, and manage commercial agreements.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

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Reporting to the Director Legal, APAC, this role will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop practical experience in a dynamic, global business environment. You will be part of one global legal and compliance team spanning across multiple jurisdictions. You will enjoy the opportunity to be a part of and working together with an international team that is value-driven and collegiate.

Your Impact in This Role

As a Legal Counsel, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Support the Director Legal, APAC by being a legal business partner to Sibelco’s teams in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, China, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea.

Contracts: Support a broad range of commercial transactions including employment law matters by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing relevant agreements, application documents and tender process documentation.

Advisory and Legal Research: Conduct legal and regulatory research to assist in preparing legal advice, reports, presentations, and training materials.

Litigation: Assist in the management of litigation matters, including case management and preparation for trials, hearings, and mediations.

Compliance: Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance programs, including anti-corruption, data protection and conducting workplace investigations, field compliance reviews and assisting in the conduct of the organization’s code of conduct and other policy initiatives by preparing training and communication material and conducting training sessions.

Company Secretarial Support: coordinating the maintenance and updating of statutory registers and documents using the organization’s tool (e.g., register of shareholders, directors, board resolutions) and company records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law;

1-3 years of relevant work experience gained as in-house counsel at a global organization and/or at a law firm.

Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks with supervision.

Strong analytical and research skills, with keen attention to detail.

Is a team player who thrives on succeeding together.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Fluency in English is essential, additional language skills in an APAC language is a plus but not required.

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a legal counsel? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How would you rate your English language skills? How many years' experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law? Do you have secretarial experience?

Mining, Minerals & Metals 101-1,000 employees

Sibelco is a global material solutions company. At Sibelco, we utilize nature’s raw materials to provide solutions for society; from drinking water sanitation to solar technology, every day our materials work as essential components in the progress of Advancing Life.

Sibelco mines and manufactures a wide range of mineral products for both local and international markets. Founded in 1872, Sibelco began in Europe and has grown into one of the largest industrial minerals companies in the world - privately owned and multinational, our vision is to be the best Global Material Solutions Company.

Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people. As a diversified industrial minerals group, we supply minerals to a variety of industries. Our minerals are used in a vast range of applications, including glass, ceramics, energy, metal and casting, functional fillers, construction, water treatment, animal feeds, flame retardants and many more. Sibelco has dedicated teams offering innovative solutions, always with the customer at the centre.

Our goal is to deliver long-term social, environmental and economic value for our stakeholders, continuously guided by our purpose: Material solutions advancing life.

Sibelco is a global material solutions company. At Sibelco, we utilize nature’s raw materials to provide solutions for society; from drinking water sanitation to solar technology, every day our materials work as essential components in the progress of Advancing Life.

Sibelco mines and manufactures a wide range of mineral products for both local and international markets. Founded in 1872, Sibelco began in Europe and has grown into one of the largest industrial minerals companies in the world - privately owned and multinational, our vision is to be the best Global Material Solutions Company.

Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people. As a diversified industrial minerals group, we supply minerals to a variety of industries. Our minerals are used in a vast range of applications, including glass, ceramics, energy, metal and casting, functional fillers, construction, water treatment, animal feeds, flame retardants and many more. Sibelco has dedicated teams offering innovative solutions, always with the customer at the centre.

Our goal is to deliver long-term social, environmental and economic value for our stakeholders, continuously guided by our purpose: Material solutions advancing life.