Legal Counsel (APAC / Hybrid)

eLawyer Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of corporate services seeks a Legal Counsel for their APAC legal team in Kuala Lumpur. This full-time position involves contract negotiation, legal support across Malaysia and ASEAN, requiring 5+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law. Ideal candidates are proactive team players fluent in English, Bahasa, and Chinese.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate/commercial law at a law firm or in-house.
• Prior IT contracting experience preferred.
• Proficient in English, Bahasa, and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate client and supplier contracts and legal documentation.
• Collaborate to maintain ASEAN legal infrastructure.
• Provide ad-hoc legal support and mitigate legal risk.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Judgement

Job description

Our client is a leading global provider of corporate, fund, capital markets, and private wealth services. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join their APAC legal team based in Kuala Lumpur. This regional role involves supporting legal matters across Malaysia and the ASEAN region, including client and supplier contracts, internal policies, and HR-related issues.

Job Title:

Legal Counsel (APAC / Hybrid)

In House

Corporate / M&A / Commercial,Telecommunications / Technology

Employment Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Location:

Working Experience:

5 - 10 Year(s)

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

07/08/2025

Responsibilities

- Independently negotiate client and supplier contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation, while responding to stakeholders' queries in a timely manner.

- Collaborate with the in-house legal team to maintain and streamline ASEAN legal infrastructure, including online terms and conditions and policies.

- Provide ad-hoc in-house legal support as needed.

- Mitigate the company's legal risk exposure.

Requirements

- At least five (5) years of working experience in corporate and/or commercial experience at a law firm, in-house or a combination;

- Prior experience in IT contracting is an advantage;

- Strong contract drafting, negotiation and communication skills;

- Sound judgement;

- Team player;

- Able to work independently;

- Self-motivated and proactive;

- Having a strong sense of accountability and responsibility;

- Professional and mature; and

- Fluent in English, Bahasa and Chinese.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.