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APAC Legal Counsel (1-year contract)

Kuala Lumpur Temporary View Job Description
The APAC Legal Counsel (1-Year Contract) in Kuala Lumpur will manage legal matters across a regional portfolio within the professional services industry. This role requires a strong understanding of legal frameworks to provide effective support and advice.
  • Reputable MNC
  • Hybrid Working Arrangement

About Our Client

This reputable MNC is recruiting for a position within the professional services industry located in Kuala Lumpur.

Job Description

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and/or manage various commercial agreements throughout the full contract lifecycle.
  • Provide legal advice on customer and vendor contracts, including amendments, renewals, terminations, novations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and clients across Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and regional/global teams to support commercial and legal initiatives.
  • Identify contractual risks, ensure compliance with company policies, and escalate complex legal or commercial issues to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Lead contract management processes, coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. Sales, Finance, HR, IT, and Marketing) to facilitate approvals and timely execution.
  • Support commercial activities by reviewing tenders, RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs, drafting responses, and advising business leaders on contractual and legal risks.
  • Advise senior management and HR on employment law matters, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal issues, while liaising with external counsel when required.
  • Develop and maintain legal templates, manage debt recovery matters, and deliver legal training to enhance commercial awareness and compliance across the business.



The Successful Applicant

A successful APAC Legal Counsel (1-Year Contract) should have:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/Juris Doctor (JD) qualification.
  • 4 to 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE), gained across both private practice and in-house legal environments.
  • Proven experience in debt recovery, and dispute resolution/litigation matters.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and effectively engage senior business leaders and management.
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal and regulatory compliance while delivering practical, business-focused solutions and risk-based advice.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese languages.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunity to work on a regional portfolio within the APAC region.
  • 1-year fixed-term contract with potential for valuable career experience.



If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Eu Jinn Teo
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069566
Phone number
+60323024068

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Commercial
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eu Jinn Teo
Consultant contact
+60323024068
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069566

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