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Legal Counsel

POP MARTKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30+ hari lalu
Penerangan pekerjaan

Overview

Following a recent acquisition, this Legal Counsel role is a pivotal member of our legal team, responsible for comprehensively leading and managing all legal affairs for our Malaysian operations. This includes providing dedicated support for key strategic initiatives in Malaysia and championing Group-level compliance within the Malaysian entity. The role will also extend to supporting new regional expansion efforts across Southeast Asia. This position requires strong independent project-managing abilities, robust legal research and analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams, group headquarters, and external stakeholders including governmental departments.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential for the company’s business operations in Malaysia, including but not limited to commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and potentially leases or construction agreements as relevant to the business.
  • Organize and manage the contract approval matrix and ensure systematic archiving of legal documents for the Malaysian entity.
  • Provide dedicated and specialized legal support for key strategic projects and initiatives within Malaysia, advising on all related legal and regulatory aspects from inception to completion.

Legal Risk Management & Compliance (Malaysia Focus)

  • Conduct legal research and manage legal risks in relation to the company’s operations in Malaysia (both offline and online, if applicable).
  • Independently manage and handle comprehensive legal projects and advisory related to Malaysian regulatory requirements, including but not limited to importation / exportation compliance, product labeling / marking (if applicable), advertising compliance, data protection (PDPA), employment law, and consumer protection requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies for the Malaysian entity, ensuring adherence to local laws (e.g., Companies Act, PDPA, anti-bribery laws) and Group-level compliance standards.
  • Manage corporate secretarial matters for the Malaysian entity, ensuring good corporate governance.
  • Regional Expansion Support (Southeast Asia)

  • Act as a key legal partner supporting the Group's expansion strategies into new markets within Southeast Asia.
  • Provide legal due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic advice for market entry, new business setups, and potential M&A activities in these new regions, coordinating with HQ and external counsel as needed.
  • Intellectual Property Protection

  • Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents, etc.) in Malaysia and support regional IP strategies.
  • Review and negotiate IP licensing and related contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and in the best interest of the company.
  • Stakeholder & External Counsel Management

  • Liaise effectively with external legal counsel in Malaysia and other relevant Southeast Asian jurisdictions and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance with legal obligations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (local, regional, and Group) to understand business needs and provide practical, commercially-sound legal solutions.
  • Assist the headquarters (HQ) legal team with legal affairs in relation to auditor’s reviews, adjustments of shareholding structure (if applicable to Malaysia), M&A activities affecting Malaysia or the region, and other legal matters as assigned by the HQ legal team from time to time.
  • Knowledge Sharing & Development

  • Participate in and, where appropriate, conduct legal training sessions to enhance the legal knowledge and compliance awareness of internal teams in Malaysia.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LLB, LLM, or JD preferred) from a recognized university.
  • Eligibility to practice law in Malaysia; alternatively, qualification in another common law jurisdiction with substantial experience in Malaysian law.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience, preferably within a multinational corporation. Experience in (mention specific industry if relevant, e.g., tech, retail, manufacturing) is a plus.
  • Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently manage projects, interpret, and apply complex legal provisions relevant to Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asia region.
  • Solid understanding of Malaysian contract law, commercial law, corporate law (Companies Act), data privacy (PDPA), and relevant industry regulations.
  • Desired Skills

  • Experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations.
  • Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is a must. Proficiency in other languages relevant to Malaysia (e.g., Malay, Mandarin, Tamil) would be an advantage.
  • Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Creative and pragmatic thinker with the ability to provide innovative yet practical legal solutions to complex business challenges.
  • Positive attitude, commercially astute, and results-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to the company's values and mission.
  • Proficient in legal software and technology tools, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
  • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Legal
  • Industries

  • Wholesale and Retail
  • Referral notes removed for clarity and compliance with posting standards.

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