Associate Legal Counsel

ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Associate Legal Counsel to join a highly respected legal team. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in ensuring robust legal entity management across APAC while also advising on complex commercial contracts and supporting strategic projects.

What you'll do:

As an Associate Legal Counsel based in Kuala Lumpur, you will become an integral member of a dynamic legal team dedicated to supporting operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Key responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements such as NDAs, training services agreements, procurement contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Provide clear legal advice on contractual risks, obligations, and compliance requirements by conducting thorough research on relevant laws and devising risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of contract templates and playbooks designed to streamline contract processes for internal stakeholders.
• Support M&A activities and other significant corporate transactions or projects under the direction of senior legal leadership as needed.
• Maintain accurate corporate housekeeping for all legal entities—including joint ventures—across the APAC region by collaborating with external corporate secretarial firms to ensure timely filings.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing board and shareholder resolutions, notices, meeting minutes, and powers of attorney to support effective governance processes.
• Support the incorporation, restructuring, and dissolution of regional legal entities as required by business needs or regulatory changes.
• Monitor developments in local corporate governance laws and regulations throughout the region to ensure ongoing compliance for all entities.
• Maintain a centralised database of corporate documents, ensuring proper document
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the global Legal team on various cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

What you bring:

To excel in this role, you will bring proven experience navigating complex legal frameworks within multinational settings. Key requirements:

• Law graduate with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), gained either at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel within an international organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks across various time zones and meet deadlines, essential for success in a regional role.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to anticipating challenges and identifying solutions independently.
• Quick to grasp new concepts, with the flexibility to adapt within a fast-changing regulatory environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive collaboration with colleagues across local and global teams; a team-oriented mindset is highly valued.
• Creative problem-solving ability, contributing innovative ideas in areas such as contract development and novel legal matters
• A solution-driven mindset with a clear focus on aligning legal strategies with overall business objectives.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their field, committed to providing innovative solutions and services. They pride themselves on their inclusive and diverse work environment where every employee is valued and empowered.

What's next:

Ready to take on your next challenge in the APAC region as part of a dynamic and experienced legal team? Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now via the link below!

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