Regional Legal Officer (7-years PQE)

Intellipro Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking an experienced legal advisor to provide review and guidance on commercial contracts and ensure compliance across APAC. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience and be admitted to the bar. Excellent command of English is required, and proficiency in other languages is a plus. This role involves collaboration with sales teams and managing legal risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Strong legal knowledge in commercial contracts and NDAs.
• Experience working with sales and compliance teams.
• Excellent English skills and proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal review and guidance on various contracts.
• Collaborate with managing directors on customer agreements.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and advise on strategies.

Skills

Legal review

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Risk assessment

Legal training

Education

At least 7 years of PQE

Admitted to the bar

Job description

Provide legal review and guidance on commercial contracts, NDAs, customer terms, and other binding documents

Collaborate closely with Managing Directors and Sales Managers to negotiate customer agreements

Ensure compliance with internal legal standards and support standardisation of terms across Sales Units in APAC

Partner with Head of Legal & Compliance APAC and Corporate Legal to enhance contract templates and legal documentation

Conduct legal risk assessments and advise on mitigation strategies

Handle legal issues relating to commercial insurance and data protection

Manage assigned legal and insurance cases (excluding HR matters), including coordination with external counsel where needed

Deliver legal training and guidance to sales-related functions

Participate in and lead legal projects as assigned

Must Have:

At least 7 years of PQE, preferably combination of in house and practicing experience.

Must be admitted to the bar

Exposure to other country aside from Malaysia would be preferred as the role would be supporting APAC region.

Excellent command in English, and proficiency in other language would be added advantage.

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 7 years of PQE, preferably combination of in house and practicing experience.
• Must be admitted to the bar
• Exposure to other country aside from Malaysia would be preferred as the role would be supporting APAC region.
• Excellent command in English, and proficiency in other language would be added advantage.