Legal Specialist

Menara Maxis; Kampung Paya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to support a wide range of telecommunications contracts and regulatory matters. You will draft, negotiate, and review agreements including network sharing, MVNO, access, and technology contracts, while advising on compliance with data protection, consumer rights, and competition laws.

You will also manage disputes, coordinate with external counsel, and collaborate with commercial, technical, and finance teams to drive risk-aware business decisions.

Qualifications

• LLB from a recognised university.
• At least ten years post-qualification experience in telecom/tech.
• Called to the Malaysian Bar (or equivalent).
• CeIO, CIPP/A and relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a comprehensive range of contracts including network sharing, MVNO service, access, bandwidth leasing, interconnection, roaming, tower sharing, SaaS, cloud, software licensing, managed services, supply chain, reseller and distributorship, partnerships and enterprise solutions.
• Provide legal advice on telecommunications regulations, licensing, data protection, consumer protection, and competition law.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on compliance and implications.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel; advise on avoidance strategies and settlements.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, finance and regulatory teams; conduct legal training for staff.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

CeIO certification

CIPP/A certification

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career? We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements. We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others. Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world. To realise our vision to become Malaysia's leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

Legal support on a wide range of telecommunications-related matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate and commercial contracts and dispute resolution. The Legal Counsel will play a critical role in supporting business operations, mitigating legal risks, and advising on compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.

What You Will Do

Contract Drafting and Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate a comprehensive range of commercial, network, and technology contracts, including network sharing, MVNO service contracts, access agreements, bandwidth leasing, interconnection, roaming, tower sharing, technology contracts (SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, managed services), supply chain contracts, reseller and distributorship agreements, partnership arrangements, and enterprise solutions contracts. Ensure contracts reflect the company’s commercial objectives and mitigate legal and regulatory risks. Advisory Provide legal advice on telecommunications regulations, licensing requirements, data protection, consumer protection, and competition law. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the telecommunications sector and advise management on compliance, implications and recommended way forward. Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management Manage and coordinate legal disputes, claims, litigation involving the company, working closely with external counsel as necessary. Advise on dispute avoidance strategies and settlement negotiations. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with business units including commercial, technical, finance, and regulatory teams to provide legal support on projects and transactions. Conduct legal training and awareness sessions for employees on relevant legal topics.

What you need to have for this role

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university.

Minimum of ten (10) years' post-qualification experience, preferably within the telecommunications or technology sector.

Called to the Malaysian Bar (or equivalent recognized jurisdiction).

CeIO, CIPP/A and relevant certifications will be highly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills. Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal advice with business objectives. Good understanding of regulatory frameworks governing telecommunications, consumer and related industries. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines. High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken). Familiarity with technology and intellectual property law.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance - regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

Tomorrow Begins Today We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today, as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences. We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people.

Visit our careers page to learn more about #LifeAtMaxis. #SimplyMaxis Culture To realise our shared vision to be the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance, and possibilities to embody our culture values. Our #SimplyMaxis culture encompasses four values which are 'Keep It Simple', 'Focus On Real Customer Needs', 'Go For Gold', and 'Celebrate Winning Together'. Watch these videos and hear from our people who live and breathe our #SimplyMaxis culture.