eLawyer Recruitment
www.elawyer.com.my
Our client is a business and technology consulting group headquarters in Malaysia with regional offices in UK, US and Singapore. They are seeking a driven, technically solid legal professional with leadership qualities, capable of working independently, and passionate about growing their career in-house. The role demands strategic insight, a deep understanding of complex legal and business challenges, and will be responsible for providing strategic legal advisory and management support to the business and operational functions of the group.
Legal Counsel (Litigation)
In House
Litigation
Full Time/Permanent
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
3 - 6 Year(s)
Professional Qualification
09/12/2024
- Lead the drafting, review, revision, and negotiation of complex contracts, including those related to new and existing corporate or commercial projects, products, and services of the group.
- Provide strategic counsel on the group's policies and operating procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and authorities' rulings.
- Lead and manage litigation matters, including commercial disputes, arbitration, and mediation, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
- Represent the group in legal proceedings and collaborate on litigation strategies to protect the group's interests.
- Anticipate, manage, and offer sound legal solutions to mitigate legal risks/issues arising from the group's business strategy and operations.
- Oversee and safeguard the proper maintenance of registers and records of legal documents, ensuring confidentiality and efficient retrieval of the group's documents.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation/delivery/filing of statutory forms, resolutions, and announcements with relevant regulatory authorities.
- Lead assigned legal workstreams and projects to completion, driving results and maintaining accountability across the team.
- LL.B. with at least three years of experience in general corporate work, gained at a reputable firm, with a strong focus on commercial litigation.
- Experience handling legal disputes, arbitration, or mediation is essential.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, provide guidance, and take ownership of high-level legal matters.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work strategically and practically with senior management on driving legal initiatives and actions.
- High level of resilience and adaptability, capable of managing complex situations, conflicts, and changing priorities.
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and quick learning capacity with a focus on practical problem-solving.
- High attention to detail, coupled with excellent drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills.
- Mandarin fluency will be an advantage.



This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

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