Legal Counsel Commercial GTM

CelcomDigi; Petaling Jaya; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CelcomDigi's Legal Department seeks a senior commercial lawyer to support telecom and technology deals. You will structure, draft, negotiate and manage execution of complex agreements while advising on AI governance and regulatory risk.

With 8–12 years PQE in telecom/tech, you will guide stakeholders, oversee external counsel, and help embed AI-driven improvements across the Group, contributing to trusted, compliant commercial momentum.

Formación

• LLB and admission as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• 8–12 years PQE in telecommunications, technology, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder demands and deliver independently.

Responsabilidades

• Anchor commercial transactions across all business lines - structuring, research, drafting, negotiation and execution of legal agreements and documents.
• Converting novel or complex business requirements into sound legal positions and commercially workable outcomes.
• Advise on AI-related legal and regulatory matters, including reviewing and negotiating AI-related agreements as well as guidance on AI governance obligations.
• Assess and advise on regulatory exposure under applicable acts and emerging frameworks affecting the Group.
• Track emerging laws and regulations, assess operational impact and advise on actions before changes take effect.
• Manage and quality-assure external counsel, ensuring instructions are tight and spend is justified.
• Keep Head of Commercial GTM Legal informed of material risks and be a thought partner on cross-group initiatives.
• Run targeted legal awareness sessions - practical and business-relevant.

Conocimientos

Commercial drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory risk

AI governance

Stakeholder management

Educación

LLB and admission as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

This role sits within CelcomDigi's Legal Department and supports the full spectrum of commercial legal work across telecommunications and technology. The candidate will be expected to operate with sound judgment, manage risk without impeding commercial momentum and engage stakeholders across all levels. Beyond core legal work, the role is expected to actively contribute to the Department's ongoing efforts to embed AI-driven tools and process improvements that raise the quality and efficiency of legal service delivery across the Group.

Job Description

This role sits within CelcomDigi's Legal Department and supports the full spectrum of commercial legal work across telecommunications and technology. The candidate will be expected to operate with sound judgment, manage risk without impeding commercial momentum and engage stakeholders across all levels. Beyond core legal work, the role is expected to actively contribute to the Department's ongoing efforts to embed AI-driven tools and process improvements that raise the quality and efficiency of legal service delivery across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Anchor commercial transactions across all business lines - structuring, research, drafting, negotiation and execution of legal agreements and documents.
• Converting novel or complex business requirements into sound legal positions and commercially workable outcomes.
• Advise on AI-related legal and regulatory matters, including reviewing and negotiating AI-related agreements as well as providing guidance on applicable AI governance obligations.
• Assess and advise on regulatory exposure under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Cyber Security Act 2024 and other applicable or emerging frameworks affecting the Group.
• Track emerging laws and regulations, assess operational impact and advise on appropriate course of action before changes take effect.
• Manage and quality-assure external counsel, ensuring instructions are tight and spend is justified.
• Keep the Head of Commercial GTM Legal informed of material risks, and step up as a thought partner on cross-group initiatives.
• Run targeted legal awareness sessions - practical, business-relevant, not generic.

Requirements

• LLB and admission as Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• 8-12 years PQE - experience in telecommunications, technology, or a similarly regulated industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI contracting principles and the ability to advise on AI-related legal and regulatory matters is an advantage.
• Strong commercial drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a track record of independent delivery.
• Level-headed under deadline pressure - commercially instinctive and legally correct.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and close complex commercial agreements independently, without over-escalation.
• Sound judgment under competing priorities; able to manage stakeholder demands without supervision.

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia's leading telco-tech company - the nation's digital growth engine - powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It's about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you'll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

Let's advance and inspire Malaysia together! #WeAreCelcomDigi

CelcomDigi is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to promote employment practices that are transparent, objective and fair.