Legal Counsel (Old Klang Road) ID : 676040

Persolkelly; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a legal professional to join a leading recruitment company in Asia Pacific. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing intellectual property, and advising on complex legal issues across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Laws degree and relevant experience, demonstrating strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results.
• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong legal understanding and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Managing the global intellectual property portfolio.
• Advising business units on legal compliance and matters.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, company policies, and legal documents across multiple jurisdictions

Shaping internal governance by creating and refining policies, memos, and regulatory reports.

Managing our global intellectual property portfolio, safeguarding company’s trademarks and brand assets.

Leading legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic projects.

Tracking regulatory changes and advising on updates to keep the business agile and compliant.

Supporting diverse legal matters, including corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions

Collaborating with external counsel and business partners to align legal strategy with operational goals.

Advising business units across real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design to ensure legal clarity and sector compliance.

Contributing to special projects and ad-hoc legal initiatives with initiative and insight

Job Requirements

A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results from a reputable universityand called to the Malaysian Bar.

Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experiencein either a law firm or corporate setting.

Prior experience in litigation and corporate matters is required.

Strong critical thinking skills to assess fact situations, identify legal issues, analyse, understand, and apply relevant statutes and regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work efficiently both independently and part of a team.

Excel at solving complex, multi-faceted problems, demonstrating sound judgment in risk assessment and the ability to present informed solutions in a manner that balances business goals and people’s needs.

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Human Resources & Recruitment 101-1,000 employees

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

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