Legal Counsel

Role Responsibilities:Legal Advisory Services: Providing legal advice and guidance to the company on various matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, intellectual property, and dispute resolutionContract Drafting and Review: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements relevant to the company's operations in Malaysia. This includes contracts with customers, suppliers, partners, and employeesCorporate Governance and Compliance: Assisting the company with corporate governance matters, such as board meetings, shareholder agreements, and compliance with corporate laws and regulations in Malaysia.Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations in Malaysia, including industry-specific regulations and standards. This involves staying updated on changes in legislation and advising the company on how to remain compliantIntellectual Property Protection: Advising on and managing the company's intellectual property rights in Malaysia, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. This may involve filing for registrations, enforcing IP rights, and defending against infringement claimsDispute Resolution: Handling legal disputes that may arise in Malaysia, whether they involve other businesses, customers, employees, or regulatory bodies. This can include negotiating settlements, representing the company in court proceedings, or engaging in alternative dispute resolution methodsEmployment Law: Providing guidance on employment matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies, termination issues, and compliance with employment laws and regulations in MalaysiaCommercial Transactions: Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other commercial transactions in Malaysia. This involves conducting legal due diligence, negotiating terms, and drafting transaction documents. Knowledge of IP/licensing, contract/corporate law, advertising regulations, media & broadcast regulationsGovernment Relations: Building relationships with government agencies and regulators in Malaysia to stay informed about regulatory developments and to advocate for the company's interestsRisk Management: Identifying legal risks facing the company in Malaysia and developing strategies to mitigate those risks. This may involve conducting risk assessments, implementing compliance programs, and providing training to employees on legal mattersRole Requirements:Bachelor of Law Degree from an established and reputable university is preferredSolid general legal background, with 6-8 years of relevant commercial legal and privacy experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house for a multinational organizationDesire to work as a partner to the business with an aptitude to finding pragmatic solutions to challenges within the privacy fieldCommercially-savvy and have a practical approach to the practice of lawExcellent organizational skills with attention to details, and an ability to work well under pressureExcellent self-management skill with minimal supervision and manage time effectively and judiciously to meet deadlines, recognizing priorities, and deal effectively with the competing interests of different stakeholders/departments, and able to assess and balance legal risks against business interestAbility to work as part of a team and to think outside of the box to solve complex problemsBusiness oriented commercial mindset with a flexible, practical problem-solving approachGood command of English and Mandarin Chinese (both written and oral) as working language to cooperate with international stakeholders and stakeholders who are based in China HQ