Legal Counsel (Greater China & SEA)

Worldline; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payments technology is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializing in Greater China legal matters. With responsibilities ranging from legal support to contract management, this role requires extensive experience, particularly within technological sectors. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence, recognized for its sustainability efforts in the global market.

Benefits

Healthcare Packages

Flexi Benefits

Technology Purchases

Qualifications

• 6-8 years PQE required.
• Experience with Greater China legal matters is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and business-level communication in other Asian languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on corporate and regulatory matters.
• Negotiate, draft, and review commercial agreements.
• Assist in digitizing the contracts archive and legal workflows.

Skills

Contract Law

Data Privacy

Mandarin

In-House Experience

Communication

Education

Admission to practise law in Singapore, England, Malaysia, or Hong Kong

Job description

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

We have many hardworking and dedicated peers that would love for you to work with them. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve quality, reduce costs, build excellent solutions, and grow customer happiness. If you are a highly skilled Legal Counsel (Greater China & SEA) who has a creative mind and is passionate about delivering, then get ready to join our company!

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Based in the Worldline Offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:

• Assist APAC General Counsel and APAC Deputy General Counsel in advising and providing legal support to management, business, and other support units on the needs of the Worldline group of companies, including: corporate, enterprise, commercial, regulatory, employment and labor-related contracts/matters/issues; data privacy; dispute resolutions/litigation management; and legal compliance issues.
• Focus on Greater China legal matters and contracting.
• Engage in global day-to-day legal business such as negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial agreements and documentation.
• Provide legal training and create awareness within the Worldline entities regarding policies.
• Assist in digitizing the contracts archive and legal workflows, including contracts lifecycle management.

What are we looking for

• 6-8 years PQE
• Admission to practise law in Singapore, England, Malaysia, Hong Kong, or other Commonwealth jurisdictions.
• Experience working on Greater China legal matters and contracting is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write at business level in Mandarin; proficiency in other Asian languages is preferred.
• Previous in-house technology (software, hardware, platforms, cloud, networks) experience, especially in payments, is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of contract law and data privacy.
• Demonstrable experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Desired characteristics: proactive, responsive, team player, meticulous, hardworking, business-savvy, flexible, excellent communicator, with a good sense of humor. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

At Worldline, you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. Additionally, you will:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as one of the top 1% most sustainable companies worldwide.
• Enjoy flexi benefits including healthcare packages, physical wellness, family wellness, and technology purchases.

Shape the evolution

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, seeking big thinkers to join us. People with passion, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn and grow. Here, you'll work with ambitious colleagues worldwide, face unique challenges as a team, and make a real societal impact. Our empowering culture, advanced technology, and extensive training help you accelerate your career, wherever you choose to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries and shape a tomorrow that’s yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at https://jobs.worldline.com/

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, or any legally protected characteristics.