Legal Counsel

A leading global talent solutions, advisory and recruitment consultancy is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their APAC legal team based in Kuala Lumpur. You will play a pivotal role in contract review and regulatory compliance across Southeast Asia and Greater China, working closely with senior legal counsel and cross-functional teams.

The position offers exposure to a wide variety of commercial matters, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and industry regulations, ensuring that your professional growth is supported through diverse responsibilities and ongoing training opportunities.

• Join the APAC legal team where your input shapes business operations across Southeast Asia and Greater China, offering you broad regional exposure and the chance to work on high-impact projects.
• Benefit from generous opportunities designed to keep you abreast of evolving regulations in data privacy, cybersecurity, and recruitment industry standards, ensuring your expertise remains current and valued.

What you'll do:

As Legal Counsel based in Kuala Lumpur, you will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities that span contract review for Southeast Asia as well as regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Prepare, structure, review, revise, and draft commercial contracts for Southeast Asia in a timely manner to support business needs.
• Coordinate, liaise, and negotiate commercial contracts with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
• Advise business units on contractual matters, disputes, or other concerns by providing clear guidance rooted in regulatory requirements.
• Review and advise on various legal documents such as leases, employment contracts, demand letters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Develop and implement effective contract management processes that enhance operational efficiency across the region.
• Collaborate with senior legal counsel and other departments to provide comprehensive legal advice supporting compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and industry regulations.
• Research, analyse, and monitor new regulations impacting the recruitment industry and business operations—including but not limited to data protection and cybersecurity—ensuring proactive adaptation.
• Draft necessary documentation related to compliance with data privacy, cyber security, and industrial regulations in partnership with senior legal counsel.
• Maintain an organised legal library for regulatory research conducted and advice given throughout the region for easy reference by the team.
• Support licensing and registration processes within the region by coordinating with relevant authorities as required.
• Liaise with external legal advisers when needed to ensure robust representation of organisational interests.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned from time to time to support the overall objectives of the legal department.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Legal Counsel brings substantial experience gained from working within Common Law jurisdictions—particularly in areas relating to regulatory compliance and contract review. Your background includes hands-on involvement with commercial agreements (including those drafted in Mandarin), as well as exposure to data privacy or cybersecurity matters.

• 4 - 6 PQE qualified lawyer from any Common Law jurisdiction with proven experience handling regulatory matters and contract review over at least three years.
• Demonstrated ability to review Mandarin language contracts or bilingual agreements effectively within a multicultural context.
• Critical thinking skills enabling you to evaluate factual situations thoroughly while identifying key legal issues for analysis under applicable statutes and regulations.
• Exceptional communication abilities that allow you to interact confidentially with stakeholders at all levels across multiple regions.
• Highly organised approach paired with meticulous attention to detail ensures accuracy in all aspects of your work.
• Willingness and flexibility to engage with a variety of legal topics—including compliance matters—in response to evolving business needs.
• Experience advising on data privacy issues is preferred but not mandatory; openness to learning about cybersecurity regulations is encouraged.
• Proven track record of collaborating within teams while supporting shared goals through knowledge exchange and cooperative problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive records of regulatory research conducted as well as advice provided for future reference by colleagues.

What sets this company apart:

This global recruitment consultancy stands out for its unwavering dedication to powering people and organisations towards fulfilling their unique potential. With core principles rooted in teamwork, integrity, passion, innovation, and quality service delivery, employees benefit from an inclusive culture where knowledge sharing is actively encouraged. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so staff remain at the forefront of industry developments—especially regarding data privacy and cybersecurity regulations—while flexible working arrangements promote work-life balance. Employees are supported by dependable leadership committed to nurturing talent through regular feedback sessions and communal goal-setting initiatives. The organisation’s reputation for excellence is built upon its ability to connect professionals worldwide through trusted networks that foster growth both individually and collectively. Joining this team means becoming part of a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised—and where personal development goes hand-in-hand with organisational success.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career within a collaborative APAC team environment focused on impactful work across Southeast Asia and Greater China—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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