Job Description

Company Information

Firm Name

eLawyer Recruitment

Company Web URL

www.elawyer.com.my

Overview

Our client is a business and technology consulting group headquarters in Malaysia with regional offices in UK, US and Singapore. They are looking for 4-6 PQE lawyers with experience in corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)/IPO to be part of their team.

Job Details

Job Title:

Legal Counsel (Regional)

Position Level:

In House

Specialization:

Corporate / M&A / Commercial

Employment Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Working Experience:

4 - 6 Year(s)

Education Level:

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

06/03/2024

Responsibilities

- Draft, review, revise and negotiate simple and complex contracts, including but not limited to those related to existing and new corporate or commercial projects, products and services of the group\'s business.

- Monitor and provide counsel on the group\'s policies and operating procedures and ensure its compliance with the prevailing applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and authorities\' rulings.

- To anticipate, manage and/or render sound and practical solutions to legal risks/issues that may arise connected with or resulting from the group\'s business strategy and operations.

- Oversee the proper and accurate maintenance of registers and records of legal documents to ensure confidentiality, safe custody, and easy retrieval of the group\'s documents.

- Ensure proper and timely preparation/delivery/filing of statutory forms, documents, resolutions and/or announcements with the relevant regulatory authorities.

- Planning/implementing procedural and administrative systems to ensure effective and efficient administration of the department.

- Manage assigned legal workstream and project matters to completion.

Requirements

- LL.B. with a strict four (4) years and above experience in general corporate work (i.e. mergers and acquisitions, corporate & commercial transactions) gained at a reputable firm or in-house, and admitted to Malaysian Bar as Advocate & Solicitor.

- Strong team working skills, adept in relationship management, great interpersonal and communication (both written and spoken) skills, demonstrates positive attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

- Conversant in commercial advisory and compliance matters - critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, negotiation, legal research skills to find practical or innovative solutions, and partnering with other working members on driving the implementation of desired actions.

- Capable to work with ambiguity, manage conflicts and sudden changes, and able to reduce messages to material issues without over-simplifying or having material omission.

- Passion for excellence, thrives in fast paced environments with ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and able to cope with change of direction and priorities on short notice.

- Objective and structured thinker, with good judgement and quick learning capacity with impeccable attention to detail.

- Organizational skills, a strong ability to work independently and be a self-starter with a sense of ownership.

- Excellent drafting, vetting and negotiation skills, impeccable attention to detail.

- Mandarin fluency will be an advantage.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

Contact Info

Contact Person:

Vivian Lai

Contact Tel:

012-2179771

Mobile:

012-2179771

Email:

vivian@elawyer.com.my

Address:

Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIA

Office Hour:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

0900 - 1800

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