T&T Manager - Legal Counsel (Term Hire) - MY

Deloitte PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a T&T Manager - Legal Counsel to lead negotiations on commercial contracts and provide legal advice within the Deloitte SEA offices. The ideal candidate has a recognized law degree with 6-10 years of experience in corporate legal work. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team. The firm values diversity and inclusion in its workplace.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with subcontractor and third-party supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on commercial contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Advise and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Implement legal policies and keep updated on legal developments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Legal analysis

Risk management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Recognized law degree from an established university

Job description

T&T Manager - Legal Counsel (Term Hire) - MY

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

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We seek a technically solid Legal Manager who can work independently while functioning well with a team, who is serious about building a career in‑house with a top‑tier organization.

In this role, you will cover the region while being based in Malaysia and report directly to the Quality & Risk Management (QRM) Director in Malaysia and play an important part in dealing with contractual and legal risk in the Deloitte SEA offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support negotiations in a broad range of commercial contracts with internal and external clients and suppliers, such as regional and global engagement arrangements, confidentiality agreements, referrals, teaming and sub‑contracting arrangements, and tenders.
• Support the Legal team and/or coordinate with external counsel where necessary in advising on, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating on vanilla, novel and complex commercial matters.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of legal policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Remain updated on legal developments and continue to develop best practices tailored to Deloitte’s business needs.
• A candidate of the right aptitude will also be given exposure to the following areas and have the opportunity to develop subject‑matter expertise in multi‑jurisdictional commercial arrangements, the law of privacy, and/or investigative/contentious work.

Your role as a leader

• Develop diverse, high‑performing people and teams through new and meaningful development opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively to build productive relationships and networks.
• Understand and lead the execution of key objectives and priorities for internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Align your team to key objectives as well as set clear priorities and direction.
• Make informed decisions that positively impact the sustainable financial performance and enhance the quality of outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders, teams, and individuals positively – leading by example and providing equal opportunities for our people to grow, develop and succeed.
• Lead with integrity and make a strong positive impact by energising others, valuing individual differences, recognising contributions, and inspiring self‑belief.
• Deliver superior value and high‑quality results to stakeholders while driving high performance from people across Deloitte.
• Apply their understanding of disruptive trends and competitor activity to recommend changes, in line with leading practices.

Requirements

• A recognized law degree from an established university.
• 6‑10 years of relevant post‑qualification experience in a reputable law / corporate firm, with a strong foundation in corporate and commercial work; and/or experience in a good in‑house legal team.
• Ability to work independently in advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating documents on a broad range of commercial matters.
• Exposure to management consulting or IT industry is desirable.
• Familiarity for alliance, subcontractor and 3rd‑party supplier contracts.
• A good understanding of risk management and commercial practices.
• Ability to engage confidently and effectively with different people across different seniorities, expertise, roles and culture.
• Versatility in thinking and a large appetite for learning.

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