Legal Specialist

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Maxis Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support and advisory to various business divisions to manage, mitigate, and resolve disputes and litigation matters.
• Oversee the group’s dispute and litigation portfolio, including management of court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, and authorities’ investigations.
• Act as the main liaison between Maxis’ stakeholders and external counsel, ensuring clear alignment and strategic coordination on litigation and regulatory matters.
• Monitor, assess, and report on material litigation risks to senior management and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Lead legal efforts in navigating telecom-related regulatory and compliance issues, including those involving cybersecurity, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and data protection laws.
• Support Maxis’ initiatives by ensuring regulatory compliance and legally sound execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents relating to disputes, settlements, and compliance matters.
• Balance legal issues against commercial requirements in the performance of assigned duties and tasks, rendering pragmatic legal advice while ensuring legal compliance and Maxis’ interests are protected.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and legal reforms impacting the telco and digital infrastructure landscape.

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