Regional Legal Counsel

LUXASIA Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Regional Legal Counsel

Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to companies and business units within the Group, which spans across 13 Asia-Pacific markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to the business on contractual and other legal matters.
• Draft, negotiate and / or review a wide variety of contracts e.g., tenancy, retailer, distribution, sub-distribution, service, and E-Commerce agreements.
• Manage the process of contract reviews, renewals, terminations, and enforcement of contractual terms as necessary.
• Collaborate with and facilitate cross-team decision-making among the Legal, Corporate Development, Finance team, business teams and other internal business units / teams within the Group.
• Liaise with the senior management team and colleagues as necessary / appropriate.

Key Requirements

You must have a practical, business-oriented approach to identifying and effectively managing risks, and solving business / legal problems, and you must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, in a company that appreciates that legal complexity and risk require strong and skilled legal counsel. You need excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin, and be able to manage multiple, changing priorities efficiently, using discretion and judgment in executing assignments. You will be part of a larger organization that promotes and supports business being done within a culture of ethics and compliance. Collaboration and a team approach to working is a core part of the Legal department spirit and so that approach to work is critical.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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