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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Device Technologies

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About Device Technologies
Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients’ lives through leading edge technology and services, supplying hospitals and healthcare professionals with high-calibre medical solutions from around the world. With HQ in Sydney, the company represents over 200 trusted brands, and employs over 1000 highly skilled staff located across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Geared towards optimal performance, our culture is built on empowering our people to achieve their goals, aligning with wider business objectives. We focus on productivity, continuous improvement, career development and leadership nurturing to foster a superior workforce.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Legal Counsel to support and enable our rapid growth across the Asia region. This is a critical role within our Legal function, where you will serve as a strategic partner to affiliates and leadership teams in Asia, helping ensure the business operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities
  • Legal: Provide high-level and wide-ranging advice to DT business stakeholders regarding DT legal exposure in Asia, including customer contracts, service contracts, operating and property leases, licenses and tenders
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders in the Asia region
  • Work with various business units in the Asia region to ensure understanding of, compliance with, or acceptance of stated terms and conditions
  • Work with external counsel, internal stakeholders, and insurance providers to manage commercial disputes
  • Manage and maintain contract templates, including updates and revisions
  • Coordinate with Legal and Compliance Manager, Contracts Manager - Asia and other stakeholders in the Asia region to resolve contract-related disputes
  • Advise DT Asia Regulatory affairs team on legal issues relating to marketing regulations, product liability and customer complaints
  • Work with DT P&C team to provide legal advice and support regarding employment agreements, disputes and/or policies
  • Stay up-to-date with local laws and regulations that impact contracts in the Asian region
  • Compliance: Develop and enhance compliance policies to ensure they are relevant for DT Asia; conduct monitoring activities; provide guidance on legal and compliance (including APACMed Code of Conduct); undertake investigations into non-compliance; develop training and communications materials; participate in risk and project work; support risk management and WHS activities
About you

At Device Technologies, we succeed through our commitment to five key values:

  • Delivering Innovation – Seek new ideas and technologies to meet evolving needs and transform for our people, customers and future success.
  • Seeking Collaboration – Embrace collaboration to drive innovation and solve problems.
  • Taking Ownership – Foster accountability and initiative to drive success.
  • Practising Good Business – Integrity, responsibility, transparency and sustainability.
  • Championing the Customer – Place customers at the heart of decision-making to improve patient outcomes.

Experience required:

  • Experience in contract review, negotiation, administration and management of a variety of contracts, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology in the Asia region
  • Knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial responsibilities
  • Highly skilled in interpreting legal documentation
  • Analytical, organisational and time management capabilities; strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Very good computer skills; understanding of Device Technologies policies and procedures including vaccinations and background checks
  • Called to the bar in any Commonwealth country
  • 5–7 years legal experience, with mix of law firm and in-house experience
  • Experience in compliance with a focus on auditing; regional experience in Asia; experience compiling tender responses in a medical field; experience dealing with relevant industry regulators
Interested?

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'apply' button to be redirected to our candidate application portal.

Our commitment: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, age and other characteristics.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process, including identity, references, right to work, and police integrity checks. Some roles may require vaccination status prior to offer.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal, Consulting, and Administrative
Industries
  • Legal Services
  • Law Practice
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Swiss Re

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Corporate Title: Vice President

Division: CLL-Group Legal & Compliance )

Department: CLLR-Legal P&C & L&H Reinsurance )

About the Role

The Legal P&C and L&H Transactions team is looking for a Legal Counsel to support in the execution of L &H and P&C transactions across the APAC region in addition to supporting the global legal transactions team from time to time with transactions outside of APAC. In addition to applying deep technical expertise in the legal advice and execution of transactions, the role also requires due application of oversight and steering in respect of transactions governance and compliance with external and internal requirements.

The role will present an opportunity for the successful candidate to work with the global legal transactions team as well as with different local legal sources (whether part of the local reinsurance counsel team or those part of different teams in Legal Corporate Centre and Group Functions for example) to lead the strengthening of legal transactional support across the globe. The role will support the execution of Legal and Compliance transaction governance, setting structure and processes for Legal by Design in the area of transactions, building a competency network of lawyers and support to build a global platform for the management of transactional knowledge and the development of best practices to enhance contract certainty and loss avoidance as well as driving transactional key initiatives.

In this role you will:

  • Work closely with a diverse group of structurers, marketers, client managers, underwriters, actuaries and other cross-functional colleagues as part of the transactions core team for both LHSS and PCSS
  • Provide legal advice guidance and support in relation to complex structures (e.g. deals falling within the FMT scope) for both LHSS and PCSS
  • Review, draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents for reinsurance and retrocession transactions during structuring, negotiation, execution and implementation phases
  • Conduct legal and regulatory due diligence on transactions; analyze and advise on legal and regulatory matters as they apply to Swiss Re's transaction activities in reinsurance APAC or globally
  • Support the strengthening of transactional knowledge management and the development of house positions for reinsurance and retrocession transactions within Legal P&C and L&H Transactions, the development of efficient transactional policies, templates (in different languages if necessary) and best practices that maintain high legal, compliance and ethical standards
  • Facilitate international coordination of legal/regulatory issues and help to maintain and adjust the legal and regulatory framework and processes of Swiss Re in order to meet the legal, regulatory and internal requirements
  • Support internal group projects and initiatives, as needed; provide timely and concise input to senior management and ensure adequate management reporting
  • Instruct and manage outside counsel (as needed)
  • Conduct and/or arrange internal presentations and trainings on legal topics with focus on transactions
  • Monitor legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas

About the Team

This role is reporting to Legal Lead P&C & L&H Transactions APAC. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a global team of lawyers in Legal Reinsurance. We are a group of passionate and business-oriented legal advisors operating in a global organization and culturally diverse environment. We support the business while safeguarding sound governance standards.

Swiss Re embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our aim is to live visible and invisible diversity – diversity of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, personalities and experiences – at all levels and in all functions and regions.

About You

We are looking for you if you:

  • Are a fully qualified lawyer
  • Have a minimum of 5+ years post qualification experience, preferably in-house (or with a law firm if no in-house experience) in the (re)insurance industry; experience in reinsurance laws, regulations and practices and a sound understanding of different transactional structures, cross-border issues, basic structured finance and collateral structures
  • Are able to negotiate, write and work professionally in English; other East Asian languages are an advantage
  • Work independently and prioritize multiple requests and deadlines
  • Provide high-quality, timely client service that is balanced with a clear focus on protecting the interests and reputation of the firm and adopt a pragmatic, solutions-oriented, consultative approach to problem-solving
  • Are able to collaborate with those within and outside your team to lead transactions to their full implementation
  • Are a strong communicator (written and verbal)
  • You identify and report legal, regulatory and reputational risks, provide professional advice, expertise and guidance, and apply sound judgement beyond the dimensions of laws and regulations
  • You are a trusted business partner, who develops strong relationships and communicates legal concepts clearly and succinctly
  • You possess excellent drafting, negotiation, influencing and legal project management skills
  • You share assumptions, beliefs, values and thought process in reaching conclusions and are self-reflective, willing to learn, and collaborative
  • You take accountability for progress and/or outcomes, apply a measured appetite for risk, and plan ahead to deliver workable solutions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Tranglo

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Tranglo WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Legal Counsel

Tranglo WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This role will report to the head of legal and is expected to be able to work independently while leading and coordinating legal projects, including policy development, regulatory initiatives, and cross-department matters. The candidate is also expected to mentor junior legal counsels and collaborate closely with stakeholders to support Tranglo’s objectives and key results.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including NDAs, commercial contracts, and other documentation supporting business operations.
  • Conduct legal research on relevant laws and industry practice to support day-to-day advisory work and internal decision-making.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure contracts or projects comply with company standards and to provide strategic legal advice on business initiatives and transactions.
  • Oversee litigation and dispute matters, including the selection and coordination of external counsels.
  • Assist Tranglo’s data protection officer in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies, including conducting data protection training and supporting related activities.
  • Monitor and manage trademark registrations and renewals to ensure ongoing protection of intellectual property.
  • Undertake ad hoc assignments as and when required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised institution. Admission to practice is preferred but not essential.
  • Minimum 3 years working experience in private practice, corporate, banking, finance and/or related payment services.
  • Solid understanding of core legal principles and contract negotiation strategies, with added value for experience in governance, data protection, and privacy laws.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain legal concepts in a layman-friendly way.
  • Proactive, meticulous, and highly effective at managing time and completing priorities.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Up to RM7,000

  • Fully onsite in office 5 days/week
Employment details
  • Position: Legal Counsel
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal, Consulting, and Administrative

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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur IHH Healthcare

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Detailed Function / Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group General Counsel you will be responsible to provide critical support on in-house legal services to the Management, Functions and Business Units throughout IHH Group.

Key Accountabilities
  • Provide comprehensive legal support for the following areas:
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Joint Ventures
  • IP/IT Contracts and Projects
  • Review of Vendor, Service Provider and B2B Contracts
  • General Corporate/Commercial Transactions
  • Operational and non-operational contracts for the Group
  • Work closely with the Management/ Business Units in IHH Group to provide full legal support for all transactions and matters and to achieve the commercial objectives of the business in a legally compliant manner, taking into account the risks involved and with appropriate risk mitigation.
  • Advise on regulatory and legal issues generally.
  • Liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel in relation to external legal advice and its interpretation and management of legal costs.
  • Stay up to date on relevant legal and regulatory developments/changes.
  • Recognized law degree from a reputable university
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one major legal jurisdiction
  • Excellent track record as in-house legal counsel and/or in private practice
  • Possess more than 12 years of post-qualification experience either as in-house legal counsel or in law firms
  • Must have strong technical experience in corporate matters and merger/acquisition/ conducting due diligence exercise for corporate exercise
  • Working experience in legal firm as a qualified lawyer or legal practitioners with cross-border experience would be an added advantage
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Hospitals and Health Care
Additional notes

We’re not including boilerplate postings or location-only notices. This description focuses on responsibilities and qualifications for the role, and references to the IHH Healthcare organisation in Kuala Lumpur.

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Legal Counsel

Petaling Jaya, Selangor EssilorLuxottica SA

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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as Varilux, Crizal, Stellest), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world?

Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!

Your role

As a member of the SEAK, Japan, India Legal & Regulatory team, this role will be responsible for providing legal advice and support principally to the retail business as part of the regional Legal & Regulatory team, covering all retail activities of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, as well as supporting other legal review required by any EssilorLuxottica business in Malaysia. Provide the local team with legal assistance in all different legal matters, as well as risk assessment and assisting the Lgeal & Compliance initiatives and policies of EssilorLuxottica Group.

Main Responsibilities

  • General business support commercial contracts (sales, supply, distribution, etc), services agreements, leases, real estate documents review, bank guarantees, security deposits, various other collaterals and agreements, such as intercompany loans, NDAs, sponsorship agreement, promotion agreements, franchise agreements, regulatory support for medical devices sold at stores (including opthalmic lenses, contact lenses etc), provision of eye exams at stores, sale of hearing aids and other medical devices (such as instruments).
  • Provide administrative support to the legal team, including monitoring deadlines, contract and documents management.
  • Assist SEAK legal team with regional legal tasks as required from time to time (report of local litigation, implementation of controls etc).
  • Provide advice on regulatory, A&P and consumer law matters involving marketing and sales of products and rendering of services.
  • Handling requests in relation to day-to-day general commercial and corporate legal supported activities (notices, formal letters, power of attorney, Minutes of Board meetings etc).
  • Participating in meetings with internal clients
  • Coordination of work with external law firms (employment law and others).
  • Interactions and collaboration with intellectual property and Compliance teams and leaders to ensure compliance at local level with Group policies and actions to be deployed by them supported by this role.

Main Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) and Malaysian law qualified lawyer. Additional qualification in Singapore would be an advantage.
  • At least 4yrs post qualification working experience in reputable law firms and in house would be a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail coupled with a solution orientated approached.
  • Excellent business acumen to understand business concepts and act as business partner; able to thrive in a fast-paced and hands on environment.
  • Leadership and strategic skills, capable to handle complexity and to manage priorities.
  • Good communication skills and commercial awareness.
  • Compliance ambassador.
  • Strong command in English, Bahasa and other local languages (such as Mandarin) would be an advantage for business communication purposes.

What’s In It For You

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

  • Gain access to countless opportunities for growth - whether horizontally, vertically, or internationally - within a globally recognized leader that has a strong presence worldwide and covers every step of the value creation process (from R&D to Manufacturing, from Distribution to Stores, and everything in between).
  • Join the Employee Shareholding Program to share in the Company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
  • Possibility of flexible ways of working and entitlement to a set number of paid days off each year to relax, recharge, spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
  • Entitled to 2 free pairs of either sun or optical frames or lenses and a range of discounts off wholesale pricing throughout the year after completed the probation.
  • Opportunity to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and be an active part of our mission to improve lives by improving sight.
  • Medical benefits including health insurance coverage, dental, outpatient - general practitioner.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

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  • Employment type Full-time
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  • Job function Legal
  • Industries Manufacturing

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Legal Counsel

SD Guthrie Berhad

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We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description:

  • Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contracts/legal documentations for transactions and operational matters of SD Guthrie group of companies, in particular, downstream operation.
  • Interpret, analyse, identify, apply and resolve issues arising under the law and regulatory requirements.
  • Providing updates on laws/regulatory matters that affect SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas.
  • Responsible for providing guidance and legal advice to internal stakeholders of SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas, as and when the need arises.
  • Liaising and coordinating with external solicitors on all matters involving SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas, as and when required.
  • Build and maintain a good business relationship with all the various internal and external stakeholders to safeguard the interest of SD Guthrie group of companies.
  • Coach and motivate legal team to ensure high performance and delivery.
  • To perform and carry out any other responsibilities as and when required by the superior on legal matters involving SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Law (LLB), Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP).
  • At least 10 years as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel in a listed company/multi-national corporation.
  • Experience in plantation industry and financing transactions will be an added advantage.

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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Swiss Re

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Legal Counsel role at Swiss Re in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Legal P&C and L&H Transactions team is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the execution of L & H and P&C transactions across the APAC region, and, from time to time, support the global legal transactions team with transactions outside APAC. The role requires deep technical legal expertise in transaction advice and execution, along with governance oversight and compliance with external and internal requirements.

This role reports to Legal Lead P&C & L&H Transactions APAC and offers the opportunity to collaborate with the global legal transactions team and local legal sources to strengthen transactional support across the globe, build a knowledge management platform for transactional knowledge, and develop best practices to enhance contract certainty and loss avoidance. The role also involves driving transactional initiatives and enabling a high standard of legal, compliance, and ethical practice.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with structurers, marketers, client managers, underwriters, actuaries and cross-functional colleagues as part of the transactions core team for LHSS and PCSS
  • Provide legal advice and support for complex structures (e.g., deals within the FMT scope) for LHSS and PCSS
  • Review, draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents for reinsurance and retrocession transactions during structuring, negotiation, execution and implementation
  • Conduct legal and regulatory due diligence on transactions; analyze and advise on matters applicable to Swiss Re's transaction activities in APAC or globally
  • Support the development of transactional knowledge management and house positions for reinsurance and retrocession transactions; contribute to policies, templates (in different languages if necessary) and best practices to maintain high standards
  • Coordinate international legal/regulatory issues and help maintain Swiss Re's legal framework and processes to meet requirements
  • Support internal group projects and provide timely input to senior management with effective reporting
  • Instruct and manage outside counsel as needed
  • Conduct and/or arrange internal presentations and trainings on legal topics with a focus on transactions
  • Monitor legal and regulatory trends affecting relevant business areas
Qualifications
  • Fully qualified lawyer
  • Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience, preferably in-house (or with a law firm if no in-house experience) in the (re)insurance industry; knowledge of reinsurance laws, regulations and practices; understanding of transactional structures, cross-border issues, basic structured finance and collateral structures
  • Proficient in English for negotiation and drafting; other East Asian languages are an advantage
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple requests and deadlines
  • Provide high-quality, timely client service with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
  • Collaborative mindset to lead transactions to full implementation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Identify and report legal, regulatory and reputational risks; provide professional advice and judgment beyond laws and regulations
  • Trusted business partner; develops strong relationships and communicates legal concepts clearly
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, influencing and project management skills
  • Collaborative, self-reflective, willing to learn and share assumptions and thought process
  • Accountable for progress/outcomes; balanced risk approach and forward planning
About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance and risk transfer services. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to an inclusive culture with equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability or other characteristics. We encourage professionals returning to the workforce to apply.

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Insurance

We invite you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are interested in contributing to an inclusive and high-standard legal function at Swiss Re.

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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur GoGoVan

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Legal Counsel – GOGOX Malaysia Legal Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of business activities across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs, service contracts, and agreements with suppliers and customers.
  • Advise on employment and HR-related legal matters, providing practical guidance to internal teams to help manage business risks.
  • Oversee corporate governance and administration matters.
  • Support legal issues arising from other offices across the Asia-Pacific region, as required.
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related legal qualification.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel (experience in tech company is a plus).
  • Strong background in corporate legal drafting, contract negotiation, and reviewing commercial agreements.
  • Strong command of English and Mandarin (both written and spoken). Proficiency in Cantonese or Korean will be a distinct advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Adecco

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Adecco Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

Adecco's client, a leading global organization, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support for its international payments and remittance business. This role will work closely with cross-border teams and stakeholders to advise on complex legal issues, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial regulatory expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities
  • Provide primary legal support to the global payments and remittance team on a wide range of cross-border and domestic legal and regulatory matters.
  • Draft, negotiate, and review contracts; advise on new product initiatives; and monitor legal/regulatory developments impacting payments and remittances.
  • Partner with compliance, AML/sanctions, privacy, IP, and litigation teams to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business development, finance, tax, risk, operations) across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support internal review and approval processes for new strategic initiatives.
  • Develop, implement, and manage legal policies and procedures for the payments and remittance business.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Law.
  • 6-8 years PQE with substantial experience in financial services, preferably in payments and/or cross-border funds transfer.
  • Common law legal qualification with international law firm training preferred; prior in-house regulatory/business experience an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks in Asia, particularly payment regulations.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with strong commercial acumen.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) as an added advantage.
  • A motivated self-starter with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desired Skills and Experience
  • 6-8 years PQE in financial services / payments / remittances
  • Strong regulatory & compliance expertise in Asia
  • Skilled in contract drafting, negotiation & commercial legal advice
  • Experience in cross-border matters & international teams
  • Mandarin (spoken & written) required
  • Strong project management & stakeholder management skills
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
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Legal Counsel

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur GoGoX

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  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of business activities across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs, service contracts, and agreements with suppliers and customers.
  • Advise on employment and HR-related legal matters, providing practical guidance to internal teams to help manage business risks.
  • Oversee corporate governance and administration matters.
  • Support legal issues arising from other offices across the Asia-Pacific region, as required.
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related legal qualification.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel (experience in tech company is a plus).
  • Strong background in corporate legal drafting, contract negotiation, and reviewing commercial agreements.
  • Strong command of English and Mandarin (both written and spoken). Proficiency in Cantonese or Korean will be a distinct advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries
  • Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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