Associate Legal Counsel, Regional

apartmentRobert Walters placeKuala Lumpur calendar_month 

This is an Associate Legal Counsel, regional role with a personal care and wellness brand. A science-based consumer goods business developing a skincare, beauty and health supplement range via a direct selling model.

This role offers the following exciting opportunities:

  • Provide business-focused legal advice and support to various functions within the dynamic markets of Southeast Asia and Pacific Regions
  • Engage confidently and effectively with stakeholders and legal teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure operations are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

What you'll do:

As an Associate Legal Counsel, your expertise will be crucial in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts as well as providing legal solutions that support business initiatives.

The primary responsibilities are:

  • Provide business-focused legal advice to various functions within the markets
  • Engage confidently and effectively with stakeholders and legal teams
  • Work with Business Managers and other in-house Legal Teams to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts
  • Provide legal solutions to support business initiatives
  • Assist in managing company secretarial matters
  • Draft, review, and support company policies and guidelines
  • Provide legal training and advise on new laws and their business impacts

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Associate Legal Counsel position, you bring a wealth of experience from being admitted as a legal practitioner in Malaysia with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.

You must also possess the following:

  • LLB or equivalent qualification and admitted as a legal practitioner in Malaysia
  • Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (in-house experience with multinational corporation preferred)
  • Experience in corporate commercial/contract works (including negotiation) and handling of general legal matters
  • Experience developing legal templates, processes, policies, managing risks and disputes
  • Strong negotiation, planning skills
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English; understanding of Chinese is an asset

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their industry, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. They are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity, providing their employees with ample opportunities for growth and development.

They offer a hybrid work schedule, promoting work-life balance. In addition to this, they provide a comprehensive benefits package including a 13th Month contractual bonus, flexibility, and employee insurance.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T

Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

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