Regional Legal Counsel – South Asia Pacific

Hilti Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction company is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will manage legal and compliance matters across the South Pacific Region, and must have 8-10 years of experience, preferably in a multinational environment. Strong skills in negotiation and understanding of regional laws are essential. This role offers a competitive reward package in a recognized Great Place to Work environment.

Benefits

Performance-oriented culture

Career development opportunities

Competitive rewards

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 8-10 years of experience ideally gained in a top-tier law firm or multinational company.
• Substantial experience in the regional market and clear understanding of its business norms.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating legal/commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on all matters to regional and global teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and project sales contracts.
• Conduct training for business teams on legal topics.

Skills

Legal advice

Understanding of employment/labor law

Negotiation skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

LL.B from a reputable university

LL.M (advantageous)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

A global construction company is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will manage legal and compliance matters across the South Pacific Region, and must have 8-10 years of experience, preferably in a multinational environment. Strong skills in negotiation and understanding of regional laws are essential. This role offers a competitive reward package in a recognized Great Place to Work environment.