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Legal CounselUpscale Sdn Bhd • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Upscale Sdn Bhd • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30+ days ago
Job description
  • Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, company policies, and legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Shaping internal governance by creating and refining policies, memos, and regulatory reports.
  • Managing our global intellectual property portfolio, safeguarding Company's trademarks and brand assets.
  • Leading legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
  • Tracking regulatory changes and advising on updates to keep the business agile and compliant.
  • Supporting diverse legal matters, including corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions.
  • Collaborating with external counsel and business partners to align legal strategy with operational goals.
  • Advising business units across real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design to ensure legal clarity and sector compliance.
  • Contributing to special projects and ad-hoc legal initiatives with initiative and insight.
  • A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results from a reputable university and called to the Malaysian Bar.
  • Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.
  • Prior experience in litigation and corporate matters is required.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English, Malay and Mandarin.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is essential for reviewing and analysing Chinese regulations and laws, as well as communicating with local stakeholders.
  • Strong critical thinking skills to assess fact situations, identify legal issues, analyse, understand, and apply relevant statutes and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently both independently and part of a team.
  • Excel at solving complex, multi-faceted problems, demonstrating sound judgment in risk assessment and the ability to present informed solutions in a manner that balances business goals and peoples needs.
  • Immediate joiner / 1 month notice period
  • Preferably Chinese female
  • Not from MMU University as their practice does not fit
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