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Regional Legal Counsel

Regional Legal Counsel

eLawyer RecruitmentKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12 hours ago
Job description

Overview

Our client, a multinational corporation (MNC) and global leader providing products, services, and software to the construction, semiconductor / data center, energy / industry, and infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel to strengthen its legal and compliance function across the South Asia Pacific region (covering Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand).

Responsibilities

  • Support the Region Head of Legal & Compliance on all legal and compliance issues.
  • Roll out global contracting frameworks (sales, services, software) and adapt them to local laws.
  • Act as the primary advisor for employment / labor law and corporate matters across the region.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (sales, EPC / project, corporate, tenancy, distributor, employment, services, logistics, NDAs, liability / warranty documents).
  • Manage external counsels and support legal risk management across the business.
  • Drive alignment and implementation of global legal initiatives and compliance policies.
  • Conduct training and presentations on legal and compliance topics for business teams.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 8–10 years' experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm and / or multinational company.
  • Strong exposure to South Asia Pacific markets, with knowledge of regional business norms and legal frameworks.
  • Expertise in employment / labor law, corporate and commercial law.
  • Proven track record in sales / project contracting, ideally in construction, energy, oil & gas, or offshore wind sectors.
  • Skilled in contract negotiation and administration for cross-border projects.
  • Strong business acumen, proactive and pragmatic approach, able to balance risk with opportunity.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment.
  • Willingness to travel (up to 30%).
  • Languages : Fluent English (additional regional languages a plus).
  • For more information, kindly contact Vivian via WhatsApp at or via email at

    (This position is only open to Malaysian)

    (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

    About eLawyer Recruitment

    eLawyer Recruitment is an award winning boutique executive search firm specializes in providing legal, company secretary and compliance recruitment solutions.

    With more than a decade of market experience, we have successfully placed lawyers in both law firms (associates to partner level) and in-house (legal executive to general counsel level).

    Our vast legal network and years of recruitment experience make us one of the market leaders in the legal recruitment field. eLawyer we won the gold prize for the Best Executive Search Firm during the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2019.

    Who are our clients :

  • Local Law Firms
  • International Law Firms
  • Public-Listed Companies
  • Government-Linked Companies
  • MNCs
  • Financial Institutions
  • Regulatory Bodies
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    If you are in a career cross-road and would want to have a confidential chat with our legal career consultant, OR want to know more about our legal recruitment service, please email our Vivian at or WhatsApp for more info.

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    Legal Counsel • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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