Legal Specialist

MAXIS Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXIS Malaysia is seeking a Legal Specialist to provide comprehensive legal support to business divisions, focusing on contracts and third-party dealings. You will draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The role requires a strong background in corporate and commercial law, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal teams and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory.
• 7–10 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in private practice at a leading law firm.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory to Maxis divisions for contracts with third parties.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts with partners, retailers, merchants, distributors, resellers and dealers.
• Draft and review customer terms and conditions for retail products and services.
• Provide compliance guidance on Consumer Protection Act, MACC Act, and PDPA.
• Liaise with external counsel when required and protect Maxis’ interests.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

LLB

Job description

## Legal SpecialistApplylocations: Menara Maxistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR13406**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?****What are you accountable for?*** Legal support & advisory to business divisions within the Maxis group to facilitate contracts and dealings with third parties.* Collaborate with various departments within the Maxis group especially the consumer business and sales & services, teams to understand their requirements and concerns with a view to provide legal advisory and support – this will facilitate the operations of the Maxis group while ensuring compliance* Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts e.g. partnership and collaboration agreements with retail service providers, merchants, distributors, resellers, dealers etc.* Draft and review customer’s terms and conditions on retail product and services* Provide legal advice on business operations relating to compliance such as areas involving the Consumer Protection Act 1999, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and the Personal Data Protection Act 2010* Where required to interface, liaise and coordinate between Maxis group stakeholders and external counsel.* Ensure Maxis’ interests are protected while complying with laws and regulations when undertaking assigned duties and tasks.* Balance legal issues against commercial requirements in the performance of assigned duties and tasks. Rendering pragmatic legal advice while ensuring legal compliance and Maxis’ interests are protected* Advice must be practical while ensuring Maxis’ interests are protected and compliance with law observed**What do you need to have for this role?*** Degree in Law (LLB)* Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience post being called to the Bar with at least 3 years in a private practice with a leading law firm* Able to work independently* Positive, passionate, collaborative* Thrives in a challenging and dynamic environment* Enjoys learning new things, meeting new people and working with diverse range of internal stakeholders.* Critical thinking and good problem-solving abilities* Strong communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills when dealing with counter-parties to a transaction as well as internal stakeholders.**What’s next?*** Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.* Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.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.