Senior Legal Lead
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 10/13/2026
Job Description
Commercial contracts
- Prepare, vet and negotiate high-value agreements, including telecom equipment supply contracts,
- master service agreements, turnkey subcontractor agreements and NDAs.
- Assess major tender submissions for exposure on liability, indemnities, liquidated damages and
- warranties.
Regulatory and corporate compliance
- Keep the business compliant with MCMC regulations, company law and the PDPA.
- Maintain company secretarial records, handle local licensing, and uphold corporate governance standards.
Disputes and external counsel
- Resolve commercial disputes before they reach litigation, including contractor claims and debt recovery.
- Work with outside Malaysian law firms to obtain specialist opinions and manage court or dispute proceedings.
Requirements
- LL.B. from a reputable university. Admission as an Advocate & Solicitor in Malaysia is strongly preferred.
- About 10 years in corporate and commercial legal work. Exposure to ICT, telecom or large infrastructure projects is an advantage.
- Strong command of Malaysian contract law, procurement rules, MCMC guidelines and commercial dispute resolution.
- Fluent in legal English and Mandarin, able to review and draft bilingual contracts independently.