Regional Employment Counsel & Compliance Trainer

Alibaba Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Employment Counsel to advise on the full employee lifecycle and ensure alignment with local and regional laws.

You will design training on employment law, monitor legislation, and provide practical, business‑focused guidance to stakeholders across the region.

Strong cross‑jurisdictional knowledge and Mandarin proficiency are valued, with ability to work across cultures and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree and active bar admission in SEA country.
• Experience in private practice and in-house roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law across jurisdictions.
• Ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice in business contexts.
• Familiar with market best practices and systemic problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong follow-through.
• Meticulous with multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance legal delivery.
• Self-motivated learner with intellectual curiosity.
• Mandarin or SEA language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on employment matters across the region lifecycle.
• Design and deliver training programs on employment law compliance.
• Monitor regional legislation trends and provide proactive guidance to the business.

Skills

Legal advisory

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Training design

Employment law

Multi-jurisdictional knowledge

Mandarin language

AI-enabled legal service

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Education

Law degree and SEA bar admission

Job description

Alibaba Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Employment Counsel to advise on the full employee lifecycle and ensure alignment with local and regional laws.

You will design training on employment law, monitor legislation, and provide practical, business‑focused guidance to stakeholders across the region.

Strong cross‑jurisdictional knowledge and Mandarin proficiency are valued, with ability to work across cultures and teams in a fast-paced environment.