Legal Intern

UNIQLO Headquarters - Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities with UNIQLOLe

Store immersion experience

Job summary

UNIQLO Headquarters - Malaysia offers a Future Leaders Internship Programme for a Legal Intern to gain hands-on exposure to how an in-house legal team supports a busy retail business. You will assist with legal research, compliance initiatives, contract administration and risk management activities while supporting daily operations.

Ideal candidates are law or legal studies students with strong research, analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Law, Legal Studies or related disciplines.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement with colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support legal research and analysis on regulatory, compliance, employment, consumer protection, and commercial law matters.
• Assist with the preparation of legal guidance materials, presentations, and internal compliance resources.
• Support contract administration activities, including document tracking, execution coordination, and record management.
• Assist in reviewing and monitoring legal and compliance matters relating to retail operations.
• Support legal projects and day-to-day activities contributing to risk management and business compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Pursuing law or legal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Full time

No experience required

3d ago , from UNIQLO Headquarters - Malaysia

Join the UNIQLO Future Leaders Internship Programme and gain hands‑on exposure to how an in‑house legal team supports business operations in a fast‑paced retail environment. As a Legal Intern, you will work closely with the Legal team to support legal research, compliance initiatives, contract administration, and risk management activities. Through real business assignments, you will gain practical experience in legal analysis, stakeholder management, and corporate compliance while supporting day‑to‑day business operations.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the role of an in‑house legal department and how it supports business operations.
• Develop practical legal research, analysis, and drafting skills.
• Gain exposure to corporate compliance, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Learn how legal risks are identified, assessed, and managed within a retail business environment.
• Build communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills through real business projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support legal research and analysis on regulatory, compliance, employment, consumer protection, and commercial law matters.
• Assist with the preparation of legal guidance materials, presentations, and internal compliance resources.
• Support contract administration activities, including document tracking, execution coordination, and record management.
• Assist in reviewing and monitoring legal and compliance matters relating to retail operations, including support for compliance review activities.
• Support legal projects and day‑to‑day activities that contribute to effective legal risk management and business compliance.

Potential Projects

• Support legal research and compliance initiatives related to business operations and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in contract administration and legal documentation activities to support efficient legal operations.
• Assist in compliance review, risk assessment, and reporting activities that support continuous improvement across business functions.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for students who:

• Are pursuing Law, Legal Studies, or related disciplines.
• Have an interest in corporate law, compliance, risk management, or in‑house legal practice.
• Possess strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Are able to communicate clearly and work effectively with different stakeholders.
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to one of Malaysia’s leading retail organizations.
• Practical experience supporting an in‑house legal function within a global retail business.
• Exposure to legal and compliance matters relating to retail operations, commercial agreements, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Store immersion experience.
• Networking opportunities with UNIQLO leaders.
• Development of professional, analytical, and workplace skills.