Legal Executive (Licensing & Legal)

Agensi Pekerjaan Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the duty-free sector is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Executive to join their expanding team in Malaysia. This exciting role focuses on managing licensing agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing comprehensive legal support. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, along with a solid understanding of licensing frameworks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the legal department of a globally recognized company while navigating the dynamic regulatory landscape of the industry.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of legal experience in licensing or commercial law.
• Strong understanding of licensing frameworks and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate licensing agreements and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with licensing laws and maintain records of documents.
• Conduct legal research and support regulatory compliance issues.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Contract Management

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B)

Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Tools

MS Office

Legal Research Tools

Job description

About the Company:

Our client is a leading player in the duty-free industry, offering premium products across multiple categories such as luxury goods, beauty, fashion, spirits, and more. With a strong presence globally, they are now expanding into the Malaysian market and seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Executive (Licensing & Legal) to join the Legal Department. This role focuses on managing company licensing matters and handling legal matters to ensure full regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Job Summary:

The role involves managing and reviewing licensing agreements, supporting compliance efforts, drafting legal documentation, and assisting in a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in intellectual property or regulatory licensing, legal drafting, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, distribution agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable licensing laws and regulations relevant to the industry.
• Maintain and update records of licensing documents, expirations, and renewals.
• Liaise with internal teams and external legal counsel on licensing and contract-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide support on regulatory compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in legislation related to licensing, data protection, IP, and commercial law.
• Assist in managing IP portfolios, including trademark applications and renewals.
• Support internal audits, risk assessments, and legal reporting processes.
• Maintain a contract management system for legal documents and templates.
• Provide general legal support and administrative assistance to the legal team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B) or equivalent; a diploma in paralegal studies or similar is a plus.
• Minimum 2 -4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in licensing or commercial law.
• Strong understanding of licensing frameworks and regulatory environments.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools.
• Prior experience in a regulated industry (e.g. retails, F&B, FMCG will be advantage.