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Legal Counsel (SEA)

Malaysia Permanent View Job Description
The Legal Counsel (SEA) role in the retail industry involves providing comprehensive legal support to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. This position requires expertise in legal advisory, contract management, and regulatory matters.
  • Regional role
  • Strong career growth

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organization in the retail industry, known for its expansive operations and commitment to delivering quality and innovation. The company fosters a professional environment and values legal excellence in its operations.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and continuously enhance legal strategies, frameworks, policies, and contract templates to support business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Monitor and interpret local, regional, and international legal and regulatory developments, providing proactive guidance to stakeholders on legal risks and compliance requirements.
  • Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of commercial agreements, including lease agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, and other business-critical documents.
  • Conduct legal due diligence, judicial inquiries, and comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential legal, financial, and operational exposures, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Provide strategic legal support throughout tendering, procurement, and business development processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage, investigate, and resolve disputes, claims, and litigation matters while safeguarding the organization's legal and commercial interests.
  • Establish and maintain effective contract management processes, governance frameworks, and best practices for contract execution, administration, record-keeping, and compliance monitoring.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Sales, Operations, and Commercial stakeholders, to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice.
  • Support corporate governance activities by drafting corporate documentation, policies, board resolutions, and governance guidelines, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the legal function to strengthen risk management, operational efficiency, and alignment between legal objectives and business priorities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

  • A degree in Law with at least 7 to 8 years of relevant legal experience in private practice and/or in-house environments.
  • Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements.
  • Proven ability to conduct legal due diligence, assess risks, and provide practical business-focused legal advice.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience in leasing, real estate, retail, or commercial property-related legal matters would be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and tendering processes.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary.
  • Opportunities for regional exposure and professional growth.
  • Permanent position with a leading company in the retail sector.
  • Supportive and professional work environment.



This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Legal Counsel (SEA) to advance their career in the retail industry. If this role matches your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Eu Jinn Teo
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7040200
Phone number
+60323024068

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Commercial
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Malaysia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eu Jinn Teo
Consultant contact
+60323024068
Job Reference
JN-062026-7040200

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.