Senior Legal Counsel

SAP SE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role entails providing legal support for sales teams, negotiating cloud services contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance. Candidates should have 7-8 years of legal experience, be licensed to practice in a commonwealth jurisdiction, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a dynamic environment emphasizing professional development and inclusion.

Benefits

Constant learning

Skill growth

Great benefits

Flexible working models

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of legal experience in reputable law firm or in-house.
• Experience negotiating Cloud Agreements and handling HR matters.
• Strong problem-solver within SAP’s risk and compliance framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for SAP's sales organizations in APAC.
• Negotiate cloud services and software licensing contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet legal and commercial objectives.
• Manage claims, disputes, and legal issues related to employment and privacy.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Relationship-building

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in a commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Overview

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

SAP is seeking a Senior LegalCounsel to work within its field legal organization in the Asia Pacific (“APAC”) region. Based in Malaysia, you will be a part of the APAC legal team and will provide legal expertise for SAP and its business teams, particularly SAP’s sales teams, across the region.

The Role

• Provide legal advice and support for SAP’s licence, cloud and field services sales organizations for SAP’s market and business units in APAC.
• Independently draft and act as primary negotiator for cloud services, software licensing and support services contracts, data processing agreements, distributorship and partnership agreements with SAP’s customers in the private and government sectors and partners; respond to RFPs and tender documents.
• Collaborate with other APAC legal colleagues and with sales and services executives, SAP’s sales management, product, pricing, revenue recognition and bid management teams, and other stakeholders in a time-pressured environment to achieve SAP’s objectives in accordance with SAP policies and applicable laws.
• Provide legal counselling on matters including management of claims, disputes and litigation; intellectual property; licensing; data privacy; license compliance; and employment issues. Experience in the Cloud (SaaS) sector is strongly preferred.
• Lead structuring of complex transactions and draft/ negotiate terms with customers in private and government sectors for SAP’s Cloud, Software, and Services businesses.
• Work with Internal Sales, Pricing, and Revenue Recognition teams during drafting and negotiation; assist with legal escalations related to transactions.
• Balance legal risks against commercial objectives to act as a true business partner; identify contractual risks and suggest alternatives for optimal solutions.
• Ensure contractual terms comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies; integrate legal, business, technical and practical analysis.
• Assist in handling field and corporate legal matters, including bid management, employment, privacy, intellectual property rights, and claims and disputes management; participate in special projects as assigned.

Role Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in a commonwealth jurisdiction
• 7–8 years of legal experience in applicable areas of the law, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment
• Preference for experience negotiating Cloud Agreements (data protection, data analysis, security, regulatory/compliance, liability terms) and for RFP responses for public sector customers; HR matters including HR litigation and regulatory topics such as data localisation, data privacy and local content requirements
• Strong relationship-building, leadership and communication skills, in written and spoken English
• Creative problem-solver who can think outside the box while adhering to guidelines within SAP’s risk and compliance framework

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in ERP software, SAP now leads in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and over 100,000 employees, we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethos and a commitment to personal development. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone—regardless of background—feels included and can run at their best. We are stronger together by valuing the unique capabilities and qualities each person brings to SAP, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation to navigate our website or complete your application, please email Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Note: Any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.