Junior Legal Counsel

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeHow You Will Make An ImpactAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Junior Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting that mission by ensuring that our business operates with the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and legal excellence. You will provide sound legal guidance that enables our teams to innovate confidently and responsibly in service of our customers and communities.What You Will DoLegal Support & AdvisoryOffer timely legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters.Partner with business leaders to identify risks and develop practical solutions that enable strategic growth.Support the implementation of company policies and initiatives that promote ethical and sound business practices.Contract ManagementDraft and review a variety of agreements, including supply, distribution, procurement, service, and confidentiality contracts.Ensure contracts reflect Thermo Fisher’s standards and values while balancing commercial objectives and risk mitigation.Maintain accurate contract records and assist in developing efficient contracting processes and templates.Compliance & Corporate GovernanceSupport the company’s compliance and ethics program, including training, monitoring, and policy development.Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments in Malaysia and the ASEAN region and provide solutions for the business.Assist with corporate secretarial and governance matters, including resolutions, filings, and regulatory reporting.Dispute Resolution & External EngagementAssist in handling disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters, including coordination with external counsel and authorities.Support internal investigations and contribute to proactive risk management initiatives.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with legal and business colleagues across functions — including finance, HR, operations, and commercial — to ensure alignment and consistent legal practices.Contribute to regional and global projects within Thermo Fisher’s Legal & Compliance community.What You Will NeedBachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university.Admitted to the Malaysian Bar and in good standing.3–5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally from a reputable law firm or multinational in-house legal department.Strong understanding of Malaysian commercial, corporate, and regulatory law.Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.Proven ability to provide practical, commercial legal solutions with sound judgment.A collaborative attitude, high ethical standards, and a passion for continuous learning.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting legal matters in the manufacturing, life sciences, or technology sectors.Familiarity with regional (ASEAN) compliance frameworks and cross-border transactions.