Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAttractive Remuneration PackageOpportunity to work in a Global CompanyAbout Our ClientPutting people at the heart of everything we do. That's our Purpose and it's at the heart of our business. Since our inception in 1976, we have continued to grow and Build on existing strengths and ensuring we hold true to what we are famous for - People. Our global community of 9,000 recruiters live and breathe our core values: We continuously strive to Grow Connections, Earn trust, and ultimately - Make a Difference. At Michael Page, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants from all diverse backgroundJob Description* The position is for a 10 to 12 months maternity leave cover* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating recruitment and labour outsourcing services agreements and other ad hoc agreements. * Interfacing with internal and client counterparts across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan markets and/or regional or global as required.* Identifying customer contract clauses that do not comply with PageGroup policies and escalating issues to stakeholders/approvers.* Updating templates for customer and vendor transactions and other business deals that the company may enter into.* Debt recovery work* Functioning as part of the wider regional legal team, including engaging with other departments, undertaking any regional or global projects, initiatives, deals, corporate or other commercial transactions as may arise or be assigned.* Being responsible for management of the full deal cycle, including communicating status of contracts. Oversee development of and approvals for customer deals, working with and coordinating activities between various departments (e.g., sales, finance) and stakeholders.* Analyzing customer requests for information (including tenders, RFQs, RFPs, and RFls), advising commercial leaders on how best to respond, and drafting responses to ensure quick, accurate, and comprehensive bids.* Responding to queries and providing legal advice relating to customer contracts, including early contract termination, novation, renewals, amendments, client rights, and ensuring changes are properly documented.* Responding to legal queries from internal departments including HR, Finance, Marketing, IT and other internal support functions. Advising on regulatory matters and legal rights under customer and vendor contracts and assisting with dispute resolution where necessary.* Advising senior management and regional HR teams on employment-related legal issues, including hiring, disciplinary actions, non-competition, terminations and litigation. * Working closely with and providing strategic guidance to senior management across the organisation on regulatory and corporate matters.* Working with external counsel where required on regulatory matters as well as dispute resolution.* Conducting presentations, training and educating business team members on company policies, applicable laws, contract matters and negotiation strategies.The Successful ApplicantA successful APAC Legal Counsel (1 Year Contract) should have:* LLB/JD* 4-6 years PQE, accumulated both in a law firm and in-house.* Experience in recruitment, outsourcing, debt recovery and litigation process.* Confident, eloquent, able to persuade and convince the business leaders and management. effectively* Able to ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while being able to provide commercially sound solutions/alternatives to the business and management.* Excellent command of the English and Chinese languages.What's on OfferComprehensive SSC package.Opportunity to work on a 1-year contract with exposure to APAC legal matters.If you are interested in this APAC Legal Counsel (1 Year Contract) role in KL, we encourage you to apply.ContactCheryl FernandezQuote job refJN-072026-7067531Phone number+60 3 2302 4074Job summaryFunctionLegalSpecialisationCorporateWhat is your area of specialisation?Business ServicesLocationKuala LumpurContract TypePermanentConsultant nameCheryl FernandezConsultant contact+60 3 2302 4074Job ReferenceJN-072026-7067531
