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Legal Counsel
About the job Legal Counsel
- Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, company policies, and legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.
- Shaping internal governance by creating and refining policies, memos, and regulatory reports.
- Managing our global intellectual property portfolio, safeguarding Company's trademarks and brand assets.
- Leading legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
- Tracking regulatory changes and advising on updates to keep the business agile and compliant.
- Supporting diverse legal matters, including corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions.
- Collaborating with external counsel and business partners to align legal strategy with operational goals.
- Advising business units across real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design to ensure legal clarity and sector compliance.
- Contributing to special projects and ad-hoc legal initiatives with initiative and insight.
- A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results from a reputable university and called to the Malaysian Bar.
- Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.
- Prior experience in litigation and corporate matters is required.
- Proficient in written and spoken English, Malay and Mandarin.
- Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is essential for reviewing and analysing Chinese regulations and laws, as well as communicating with local stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking skills to assess fact situations, identify legal issues, analyse, understand, and apply relevant statutes and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and part of a team.
- Excel at solving complex, multi-faceted problems, demonstrating sound judgment in risk assessment and the ability to present informed solutions in a manner that balances business goals and peoples needs.
- Immediate joiner/1 month notice period
- Preferably Chinese female
- Not from MMU University as their practice does not fit