Legal Counsel (Managerial)

Flex; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Prai, Penang, reporting to the VP of Legal. You will provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice on labor and employment matters, and manage labor lawsuits and disputes.

You will lead litigation, support GPSC procurement contracts for SEA sites (Malaysia focus), and ensure solutions balance business objectives with compliance. The role requires 5+ years PQE and English/Bahasa Malaysia proficiency, with Mandarin a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (or above)
• Admitted to the Malaysian Bar
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in multinational companies or reputable law firms
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on labor and employment matters.
• Manage labor lawsuits and disputes; oversee risk assessments and mitigation.
• Lead litigation and disputes with strategy, risk assessment and settlement support.
• Draft, review and negotiate procurement contracts for SEA sites (Malaysian focus).
• Deliver legal solutions balancing business objectives, operations and compliance.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory developments affecting Malaysia operations.
• Design and deliver legal training for operations and teams on risk areas.
• Identify and implement AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in legal delivery.
• Provide commercial contracts support and conduct contract risk assessments.

Skills

Labor & employment law

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory risk

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin (advantage)

Corporate & commercial matters

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Malaysian Bar admitted

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Legal Counsel will be based in Prai, Penang, reporting to the VP of Legal.
To provide legal counsel advice, attend labor litigation processes, follow the corporate policies/ procedures, and eliminate any liability and legal risk for the company.

What a typical day looks like:

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on labor and employment matters. Manage labor lawsuits and disputes, including oversight, risk assessments and mitigation.

Lead and manage litigation and disputes (employee, customer, supplier, and regulatory matters), including strategy, risk assessment, and settlement support, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Support Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC) initiatives by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement contracts for SEA sites (primary Malaysia).

Deliver legal solutions that balance business objectives, operational needs, and compliance requirements. Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting Malaysia operations.

Design and deliver legal training for operations and other relevant teams on key risk areas.

Identify and implement process improvements and tools (including AI-enabled solutions) to enhance efficiency and consistency in legal service delivery.

Provide commercial contracts support as needed, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating customer agreements, supporting customer claims, and conducting contract risk assessments with pragmatic recommendations.

Undertake other ad-hoc assignments as required.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Bachelor of Laws (or above)

Admitted to the Malaysian Bar

Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, gained as a counsel in multinational companies and/or an associate in reputable law firms.

Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.

Prior experience in a manufacturing or operations environment is preferred.

Strong experience in corporate and commercial matters, with excellent drafting skills and general advisory capability.

Commercially astute, solution-oriented with a strong sense of accountability. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced operational environment.

Critical thinking, detail-oriented, self-motivated, team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and engage diverse teams effectively.

Ability to use and adopt AI tools.