Regional Legal Counsel

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and globally recognized company in the Aviation sector as a Regional Legal Counsel. This exciting role involves negotiating legal documents, providing legal advice, and partnering with sales teams across the Asia market. You will work in a high-performing team, ensuring compliance and supporting corporate transactions while keeping up with the latest legal developments. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to a reputable company's growth and development while enjoying a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Performance-Based Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

Training Support

Autonomy in Role

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualified experience in legal practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft legal documents across business units.
• Provide legal advisory and risk management support.

Skills

Corporate Commercial Law

Negotiation Skills

Cross Border Transaction Experience

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Your new company

You will be working for a globally known dynamic company within the Aviation industry who is looking for a Regional Legal Counsel to be based in Kuala Lumpur. Due to increasing demand within the market, a competent senior professional is needed to join their high-performing team to look into the Asia market.

Your new role

As the Regional Legal Counsel, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Negotiating and drafting legal documents across all business units, especially in relations technology industry
2. Providing legal advisory and risk management
3. Business partnering with the Sales & Commercial team
4. Providing support in various corporate transactions and regional projects
5. Involvement in developing and executing various contract models and processes for business needs
6. Keeping abreast with the latest legal developments and compliance measures
7. Liaising with external counsels

What you'll need to succeed

In order to qualify for this role, you must:

1. Possess a minimum of 7 years of post-qualified experience in in-house and private practice
2. Strong technical knowledge of corporate commercial law
3. Possess cross border transaction experience / regional exposure with a well-known global company
4. Well articulated with strong communication and business partnering skills

What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be rewarded with:

1. Competitive compensation package including a competitive performance-based bonus structure and consistent career development
2. Opportunities to work in a reputable company and be part of their fast-growing expansion
3. Autonomy and opportunities to develop into a senior management role
4. Excellent training to support and maximise your performance

What you need to do now

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