Legal Counsel (Construction)

Veolia Water Technologies Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance [GTL, GPA & GHS] and

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to support the Malaysian operations across governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance. You will provide strategic legal guidance to business units and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate legal and contractual risks.

The role requires a Bachelor of Law with 8–12 years' experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to navigate a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above degree in law.
• 8–12 years' experience as an in-house legal counsel or lawyer in a law firm.
• Strong analytical, drafting, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to advise and educate businesses within a matrix organization; good conflict-handling skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel and strategic guidance on corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal and contractual risk assessments across business operations and contracts, offering practical mitigations.
• Monitor developments in laws, regulations, and industry trends and advise senior management on their impact.
• Support governance, data privacy, process improvement, policy development, and risk management initiatives.
• Travel to client sites as needed to support business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Matrix organization navigation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor or above degree in law

Job description

This critical role has the following key accountabilities:

Legal Operations Support and Advisory (Legal, Contracts, Contracts Management, Tenders, Project and Functional)

Operating as a "solutions provider", the Legal Function operates as a solutions provider to support Water Tech business goals and growth objectives. By moving beyond traditional law-related duties and leveraging new technologies, the multidisciplinary team of legal and commercial contract management professionals comprise a Global function that supports Water Tech across Regions and Business Lines.

Act as a knowledgeable, trusted, and valuable solution provider in strong support to the business development and growth.

Provide expert legal counsel and strategic guidance to the business units and all relevant departments on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.

To work with and provide support to business leaders and other stakeholders to assist with conducting legal and contractual risk assessment on the company's business operations, contracts and providing practical risk mitigation solutions and measures.

Monitor and provide advice to the Reporting Manager on the potential business impact of new laws and regulations as well as industry developments and trends relating, as well as provide timely updates to senior management on major legal developments and risk areas that may affect the company's business strategy and operations in the sub-region and region.

Handle legal matters and ensure the organisation's operations are conducted within the limits prescribed by law, the principles adopted by Veolia and that its rights are fully protected through the provision of legal advice and guidance.

Corporate and Governance.

Data & Privacy.

Process Improvement.

Development of Policies and Procedures.

Risk Management and Compliance Support.

Global Initiatives.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor or above degree in law

At least 8-12 years' experience as an in-house legal counsel (with a Multinational Corporation (MNC) is an added advantage), or as a lawyer from law firms.

Strong legal professional skills, including analytical, drafting, communication and presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal, teamwork and project management skills

Ability to advise and educate businesses and functions; ability to adeptly navigate within a matrix organization; good conflict-handling skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and workload, driving deadline-driven tasks to completion in a timely manner

High level of personal initiative and commitment, integrity, ethics, transparency and trustworthiness

Able to travel based on business needs.

We are currently the world leader in providing water management services with expertise in designing, building and operating of water and wastewater treatment facilities. As part of our expansion programme, we hereby invite suitably qualified applicants and highly motivated individuals to join our team at our clients sites in Malaysia for the following position:

We are currently the world leader in providing water management services with expertise in designing, building and operating of water and wastewater treatment facilities. As part of our expansion programme, we hereby invite suitably qualified applicants and highly motivated individuals to join our team at our clients sites in Malaysia for the following position:

• Medical Insurance [GTL, GPA & GHS] and other Miscellaneous