Regional Legal Counsel – South Asia Pacific

Overview

Regional Legal Counsel – South Asia Pacific at Hilti Group. Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, reporting to the Region Head of Legal and Compliance who is based in Singapore. Responsibility covers the South Asia Pacific Region (i.e., Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand). What the role involves

The Regional Legal Counsel handles full-spectrum legal and compliance topics including employment / labor law, intellectual property, compliance, corporate and commercial law, serving as a supplier to construction, semiconductor / data center, software (in construction) and energy / industry sectors. Key responsibilities include : Provide legal advice on all matters to Global / Regional and Hilti Market Organizations in the Region in line with Hilti group policies and procedures. Be the primary support for all employment / labor law and corporate matters arising from the various Hilti legal entities in the Region (including global alignments). Draft, review and negotiate commercial or project sales contracts and related documents (e.g., corporate / financial documentation, tenancy agreements, employment contracts, sales / EPC contracts, NDAs, logistics / services contracts, product liability / warranty documents, distributor agreements, etc.). Participate in global legal initiatives and implement globally cascaded policies in the Region. Support the Region Head of Legal and Compliance in steering and managing external legal counsels. Conduct presentations and training for business teams on legal and compliance topics as required. We have an excellent mix of people which contributes to a vibrant, innovative and productive team. What we offer

Benefits A caring and performance-oriented culture. A recognised Great Place to Work 2025, reflecting our commitment to care, performance, and innovation for our people. Competitive rewards and comprehensive career development opportunities. Further information available via the Kuala Lumpur – Hilti Careers link. What you need to succeed Qualified lawyer with 8-10 years’ experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm and / or multinational company. Qualified in any competent jurisdiction in the Region. Substantial regional experience with understanding of local business norms; strong in employment / labor, corporate and commercial law; experience in sales / project contracting in energy, civil / commercial infrastructure, oil and gas / offshore wind (preferred). Strong business acumen and team-oriented mindset. Experience reviewing and negotiating legal / commercial contracts and contract administration. Strong legal / compliance skills with a track record in handling complex matters (corporate, commercial, negotiations). LL.B; LL.M is advantageous. Entrepreneurial, business- and target-oriented mindset; ability to assess risks and opportunities. Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to translate complex legal topics to a business context; proactive, independent, and collaborative. Interpersonal and inclusive skills for multicultural collaboration. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure; travel up to 30% may be required. Fluent English; additional regional languages advantageous. IT literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). To apply, join Hilti and help make construction better. Learn more about us and our recruitment process at the links provided in the original posting. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Legal Industries Construction

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