Legal jobs in United States

We are Malaysia’s leading Credit Reporting Agency (CRA) and we are aggressively expanding our business, and looking for dynamic, driven and motivated individuals to join our team. Our Direct-To-Consumer segment (D2C), is one of our fastest growing product areas in the market, with an abundance of expansion plans and innovative ideas on hand.

This role is responsible for managing and resolving all legal, corporate, and commercial matters across the Group. As a legal counsel, the incumbent plays a critical role in protecting the organisation’s interests while enabling operational continuity and supporting strategic business growth. The role provides timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice on a wide spectrum of issues, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, dispute resolution, and corporate governance. Working closely within internal stakeholders and external counsel, the incumbent ensures legal risks are effectively managed and that business decisions are made within a robust legal framework.

• Draft, review, and provide legal advice on a wide range of agreements, including customer, supplier, and business partner contracts, as well as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Review and advise on documentation related to due diligence, share sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and financing arrangements.
• Deliver sound legal opinions that consider commercial and legal implications, supporting negotiations and transactions.
• Provide legal oversight and strategic direction on potential and ongoing litigation and dispute matters.
• Liaise with and manage external counsel in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Prepare internal reports and correspondence related to litigation and ensure the business is well-informed of legal developments.
• Exercise sound legal judgment when advising internal stakeholders, balancing legal risks and business needs.

• Provide legal advice on compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010 (CRAA), Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), Financial Services Act, Islamic Financial Services Act, BNM Policies and Guidelines, the Companies Act, and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.
• Draft, review, and ensure accuracy of regulatory correspondence, presenting well-supported legal positions.
• Support the regulatory and compliance team on legal issues and assist with regulator engagements, including those with the CRA Registrar, BNM, PDPA Commissioner, Bursa Malaysia, Securities Commission, and PDRM.

• Provide strategic and proactive legal support in managing litigation, disputes, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee litigation matters from initiation through resolution, including instructing external counsel and monitoring case progress.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across the organization, aligning legal strategies with business objectives.
• Offer pragmatic legal solutions and risk-mitigation strategies to support decision-making and business continuity.

• Partner with cross-functional teams and business units to identify, assess, and address legal concerns early in the process.
• Provide clear and commercially focused legal advice to business heads and senior leadership.
• Represent the Legal function in interdepartmental initiatives, ensuring alignment of legal requirements with operational goals.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar or admitted to other jurisdictions.
• Completed Certificate in Legal Practise or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in corporate and litigation practice, preferably within the technology/fintech industry, financial industry, publicly listed companies (PLC), MNCs, GLCs, or GLICs.
• Experience working in an in-house legal department or corporate legal division of a law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal frameworks.
• Experience with legislation relevant to the business (e.g., CRAA, PDPA, BNM regulations).
• Strong understanding of legal risk management, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents.
• Articulate, strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in managing confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel for regulatory or business meetings when required.