Legal Specialist — Business Partner

Luckycup Coffee (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LuckyCup Coffee (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Legal Executive / Legal Specialist to support the Regional Legal Head in Malaysia. You will handle licensing, contracts, marketing compliance, consumer disputes, and liaise with external advisers to mitigate risk.

The role requires independent handling of routine matters, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal advice into practical actions for business teams across store networks and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a Malaysian university.
• 3–5 years relevant experience in a Malaysian law firm or in-house legal function.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian company law, contract law and regulations applicable to commercial operations.
• Practical experience in contract review, corporate compliance, dispute handling and coordination with external counsel.
• Experience in food & beverage, retail, chain-store operations, consumer goods or other consumer-facing businesses is an advantage.
• Malaysian legal qualification is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to draft/review legal documents.
• Ability to use Bahasa Malaysia for local communications and legal matters.
• Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for communication with Regional Legal Head and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business Licensing and Corporate Compliance: assist with licences, permits, registrations and renewals in Malaysia; monitor regulatory developments and recommend actions; support internal compliance policies and documentation.
• Commercial Contracts and Legal Documentation: draft, review and revise commercial agreements and supplier contracts; advise on obligations and risks; standardise templates and improve management processes.
• Marketing and Operational Legal Support: review advertising materials and campaigns for local compliance; provide practical advice on advertising and consumer protection; work with sales, marketing, operations and stores.
• Consumer Disputes and Litigation Coordination: assist with customer complaints and disputes; gather evidence and support responses; coordinate with external counsel on litigation and monitor progress.
• External Adviser Management and Regional Collaboration: coordinate with local law firms and service providers; track progress and fees; assist with cross-border matters and regional compliance.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Contract review

Dispute handling

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (Malaysia)

Job description

Legal Executive / Legal Specialist — Business Partner

About Us

LuckyCup is a freshly ground coffee brand under MIXUE Group, the group behind MIXUE. Founded in 2017, LuckyCup focuses on bringing quality coffee at affordable prices to everyday consumers.

As we develop our business in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, we are building a local team to support our growing store network and business operations. We are looking for a Legal Specialist who can provide practical legal support, strengthen local compliance and work closely with our business teams.

About the Role

You will support the Regional Legal Head in managing legal and compliance matters in Malaysia, covering commercial contracts, business licences, marketing compliance, consumer disputes and coordination with external legal advisers.

This role requires someone who can independently handle routine legal matters, identify risks early and help business teams implement workable solutions. Significant or complex matters will be escalated to the Regional Legal Head and supported by external counsel where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Licensing and Corporate Compliance

Assist with applications, renewals and maintenance of business licences, permits, registrations and other operating requirements in Malaysia.

Monitor relevant Malaysian laws and regulatory developments, assess their business impact and recommend appropriate actions.

Support the development and implementation of internal compliance policies, procedures and legal documentation.

2. Commercial Contracts and Legal Documentation

Draft, review and revise commercial agreements, supplier contracts, cooperation agreements and other legal documents.

Advise business teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks and issues arising during contract performance.

Support the standardisation of contract templates and improvement of contract management processes.

3. Marketing and Operational Legal Support

Review advertising materials, promotional campaigns and business documents for compliance with applicable local requirements.

Provide practical advice on advertising, consumer protection and legal issues affecting daily operations.

Work closely with sales, marketing, operations and store teams to address legal questions and support business initiatives.

4. Consumer Disputes and Litigation Coordination

Assist in handling customer complaints, consumer disputes and other legal matters arising from store operations.

Gather evidence, organise case records and support the preparation of response and resolution plans.

Coordinate with external counsel on litigation and dispute matters, monitor progress and report key developments.

Help improve dispute prevention and handling procedures.

5. External Adviser Management and Regional Collaboration

Coordinate with local law firms, company secretaries and other professional service providers.

Track service progress, deliverables and fees, and support the evaluation of service quality.

Assist the Regional Legal Head with cross-border legal matters and regional compliance initiatives.

Maintain clear records of legal matters, outstanding actions and material risks.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a Malaysian university.

Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in a Malaysian law firm or an in-house legal function.

Sound knowledge of Malaysian company law, contract law and regulations relevant to commercial operations.

Practical experience in contract review, corporate compliance, dispute handling and coordination with external counsel.

Experience in food and beverage, retail, chain-store operations, consumer goods or other consumer-facing businesses is an advantage.

Malaysian legal professional qualification is an advantage, but is not mandatory.

Strong written and spoken English, including the ability to draft and review legal documents.

Ability to use Bahasa Malaysia for local communications and legal matters.

Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for communication with the Regional Legal Head and Chinese-speaking business stakeholders.

Strong ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail and respect for confidentiality.

Who We Are Looking For

We give preference to candidates who combine legal expertise with a strong understanding of commercial operations.

You should be curious about how the business works—from store operations and supplier relationships to marketing campaigns and customer experience—and able to consider operational needs, costs, timelines and customer impact when giving legal advice.

We value someone who can explain risks clearly, propose commercially workable options within legal requirements, and follow through with business teams to resolve issues. Relevant in-house experience and a proven ability to turn legal advice into practical action will be particularly valuable.

Working Days and Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, including a 1.5-hour lunch break.

Saturday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.