Job Description

About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. We call this Performance Intelligence. AVEVA's comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better and drive sustainable efficiency.
AVEVA supports customers through a trusted ecosystem that includes 5,500 partners and 5,700 certified developers around the world. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries. Learn more at .

We take pride in our core values and the diversity of our people, valuing the unique experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. At AVEVA, we're all about Limitless possibilities. Are you?

Legal Counsel
Aveva is looking for a Legal Counsel based in our Kuala Lumpur offices, Malaysia. You will be part of an established legal team providing professional and timely advice to the various internal stakeholders including sales, operations, finance and HR, as well as participate in negotiations with the company's partners and customers. The role will cover the APAC sub-regions and reports to the Associate General Counsel, APAC.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advisory and support to safeguard the interest of AVEVA business operations in APAC sub-regions on all legal and compliance matters
• Perform cross function and multi-disciplinary legal support and advice to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and Group Legal guidelines
• Advise, review, draft and negotiate commercial and software licensing agreements and other in-bound commercial agreements
• Liaise with external legal counsels and relevant authorities as appropriate on specific legal matters
• Communicating across functions and participating in the spread of knowledge and awareness of legal commitments and initiatives through the business

Requirements:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience as an attorney with experience in a top tier law firm or relevant in-house experience
• Experience with global IT services company providing software licensing and maintenance services preferred
• Good command of spoken and written English. Working proficiency in Chinese and knowledge of another Asian language would be a significant advantage
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills
• Familiar with business culture and ethics in Asia and experienced in international business horizon
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to travel

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

Concerning agencies: AVEVA does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

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