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Job summary
A technology company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business activities, focusing on contract negotiation and corporate governance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Law and has at least 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a tech environment. Strong bilingual skills in English and Mandarin are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a lawyer or in-house legal counsel.
- Experience in tech company preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice across business activities.
- Draft and review various agreements and contracts.
- Advise on HR-related legal matters.
Skills
Education
- Provide legal advice on a wide range of business activities across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs, service contracts, and agreements with suppliers and customers.
- Advise on employment and HR-related legal matters, providing practical guidance to internal teams to help manage business risks.
- Oversee corporate governance and administration matters.
- Support legal issues arising from other offices across the Asia-Pacific region, as required.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related legal qualification.
- At least 2 years of experience as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel (experience in tech company is a plus).
- Strong background in corporate legal drafting, contract negotiation, and reviewing commercial agreements.
- Strong command of English and Mandarin (both written and spoken). Proficiency in Cantonese or Korean will be a distinct advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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