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Associate Counsel

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A UK consumer goods company is seeking an Associate Counsel to drive legal and compliance objectives while working alongside a multi-disciplinary global legal services team.

The successful Associate Counsel will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal impact.

This role offers the following exciting opportunities:

  • Engage confidently and effectively with stakeholders both locally and globally
  • Structure, negotiate, draft and advise on execution of commercial contracts, providing guidance on application of group policies and procedures
  • Excel in interpersonal and communication skills, strong critical thinking abilities, and a build a proactive and flexible attitude

What you'll do:

As an Associate Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's organisation.

The primary responsibilities are:

  • A key player within the digital business solutions global team, working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing legal and contract management services to end markets.
  • Preparation and negotiation of contracts for products and services pursuant to end market policies including the Contract Management and Procurement policies.
  • Use and champion the Contract Management system when drafting and finalizing contracts.
  • Support end markets to ensure proper corporate governance by providing dedicated compliance-related services as advised from time to time.
  • Support compliance teams to manage corporate policies, and related conduct related administrative tasks.
  • Complete other compliance-related tasks including but not limited to risk - conducting risk assessments, gathering and cascading information to relevant stakeholders and completing select tasks on compliance related systems.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Associate Counsel role brings a wealth of experience in commercial law, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property in respect of patents. With excellent written and spoken communication skills, you are comfortable communicating complex legal issues in a straightforward manner.

You would possess the following:

  • Malaysian qualified lawyer (called to the Malaysian Bar) or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience, gained at an international or reputable local law firm, and with in-house counsel experience for a major multi-national company. Additional legal qualifications or experience dealing with different jurisdictions would be an advantage.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge of contract management tools.
  • Significant experience and expertise of commercial law, regulatory compliance, and patents
  • Demonstrate personal and professional experience by sharing best practices and knowledge efficiently and concentrating at being lawyers at the heart of the business
  • Excellent legal drafting skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is recognised as a Global Top Employer with over 53,000 employees across more than 180 markets. Their brands are sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries. They are a diversity leader and have been recognised as one of the 50 most sustainable companies.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now or contact me at kimmy.khoo@robertwalters.com.my for more information.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Secretarial

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: W0B74B-7A90A0DD

Date posted: 23 January 2025

Consultant: Kimmy Khoo

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