Legal Specialist

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

• Provide strategic legal support and advisory to various business divisions to manage, mitigate, and resolve disputes and litigation matters.
• Oversee the group’s dispute and litigation portfolio, including management of court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, and authorities’ investigations.
• Act as the main liaison between Maxis’ stakeholders and external counsel, ensuring clear alignment and strategic coordination on litigation and regulatory matters.
• Monitor, assess, and report on material litigation risks to senior management and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Lead legal efforts in navigating telecom-related regulatory and compliance issues, including those involving cybersecurity, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and data protection laws.
• Support Maxis’ initiatives by ensuring regulatory compliance and legally sound execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents relating to disputes, settlements, and compliance matters.
• Balance legal issues against commercial requirements in the performance of assigned duties and tasks. Rendering pragmatic legal advice while ensuring legal compliance and Maxis’ interests are protected
• Stay abreast of industry developments and legal reforms impacting the telco and digital infrastructure landscape.

• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably with a balanced combination of private practice (litigation) and in-house legal roles.
• Strong litigation background with proven experience in civil and commercial disputes; experience in cybersecurity and date protection is advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks governing the telecommunications sector in Malaysia.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities (e.g. MCMC) and handling authorities’ investigations and enforcement actions.
• Ability to blend legal expertise with commercial acumen, delivering solutions that are compliant yet practical.
• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, inter-personal and negotiation skills.
• A proactive team player who thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments.

• Independent, self-motivated, and solution-oriented.
• Collaborative with excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Passionate about continuous learning and legal innovation.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with agility and resilience.

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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