Legal Counsel (Retail MNC, Malaysia-based)

ConnectedGroup Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 187,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup Limited, Malaysia-based luxury retail MNC, seeks a Legal Counsel to lead data protection governance, draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, and manage cross-border privacy issues.

The role includes M&A due diligence, policy governance, and collaboration with internal teams and external counsel across jurisdictions; PQE 5–7 years, common law qualified, fluent English, Mandarin advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years PQE from a reputable law firm or in-house role
• Experience in retail, FMCG or luxury sectors highly regarded
• Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction
• Strong exposure to data protection, IT procurement, and IP licensing

Responsibilities

• Data protection & privacy compliance across commercial agreements, digital operations, and cross-border data transfers

Skills

Contract negotiation

Data protection

IT procurement

IP licensing

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Mandarin advantageous

Education

Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction

Job description

Legal Counsel (Retail MNC, Malaysia-based)

U$46k - U$50k p.a. + paid in Malaysian Ringgit (USD)

Our client is a leading player in the luxury retail market across multiple markets in Asia and beyond. Its regional success is powered by true autonomy, entrepreneurship, and a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Data Protection & Privacy Compliance: Spearhead privacy governance, ensuring all commercial agreements, digital operations, and cross-border data transfers strictly comply with regional data protection laws and regulatory frameworks.

Core Contract Drafting & Review: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts-including supply agreements

M&A & Corporate Transactions: Drive due diligence and transactional integration for corporate transactions, joint ventures, and strategic exits.

Compliance & Template Governance: Update key template agreements and refine Group-wide policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance and operational best practices.

Stakeholder & External Counsel Management: Partner with cross-functional teams, brand partners, and external legal counsel to manage technical compliance, IP licensing, and specialized data privacy matters.

Candidate Profile

Experience: 5 to 7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) from a reputable law firm or in-house role (experience in retail, FMCG, or luxury sectors is highly regarded). Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.

Technical Skills: Strong technical proficiency in contract negotiation with proven exposure to data protection, IT procurement, and IP licensing.

Language Skills: Mandatory proficiency in written and spoken English; the ability to speak and write Mandarin is highly advantageous for managing Greater China documentation.

Working Style: Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently, maintaining proactive alignment and collaboration with matrix teams across jurisdictions.