In-house Legal Counsel (APAC region)

Overview

DHI is a global and independent company dedicated to challenges in water, environment and sustainability. We provide advisory, digital advisory, research and water governance services, as well as MIKE technologies and products. We are looking for up to 3 new team members for DHI Legal & Compliance. Join our global team at DHI as an in-house Legal Counsel for the APAC Region, based at our Excellence Centre in Kuala Lumpur. You will join a dedicated team of lawyers in Kuala Lumpur and Denmark on a wide variety of legal aspects close to the business. DHI offers an opportunity to balance legal and commercial interests while playing a key role in the organization. You will work in an exciting and challenging position in an international company with over 1200 colleagues in over 30 countries solving challenges in water environments. In this role, you will engage in end-to-end projects and support long-term solutions for a better, greener and safer world. Responsibilities and challenges

Providing advice on all legal aspects relevant to the organization, including Corporate and Commercial matters, Intellectual Property Rights, Data Protection, M&A, Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance and Transparency issues. Focus on legal and commercial aspects of selling software and consultancy / advisory services. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contract terms with partners and customers. Qualifications

Master’s degree in Law or similar; preferably an attorney-at-law with minimum 4–5 years of experience from a major law firm or in-house legal department at a large private company. Experience with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contract terms. Experience with international contract paradigms is a plus but not required. Conceptual understanding of commercial operations processes with attention to detail. Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin) is advantageous but not mandatory. Ability to actively manage a network of key internal stakeholders and external relations (e.g., external law firms, advisors, foreign authorities). Personal skills

True team spirit, open and curious mindset and positive attitude with ability to connect and cooperate with professionals at all levels and in all cultures. We are on a quest to save the world and work in teams. Confident in decision-making and able to take responsibility for decisions. Ability to work independently, pragmatically and prioritize multiple matters in a dynamic environment. We offer

Friendly, committed and highly motivated colleagues. Opportunities for professional and personal development. Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options). Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Collaboration with professional colleagues worldwide and avenues for career development. Regular work schedule from Monday to Friday. Office location

You will be located in our office in Kuala Lumpur How to apply

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