Senior Corporate Counsel

5 days ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hays Recruiting MY Full time

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Our client is a reputable business seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Counsel to oversee all legal matters within their organisation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract management.

The role involves providing expert legal advice and support on various commercial law matters which include but are not limited to contract and commercial issues, as well as overseeing and assisting on legal challenges.

The successful candidate will draft, review, advise and/or negotiate various commercial contracts, e.g., trading, purchasing, supply, service, distribution agreements etc. They will also provide legal advisory services to other parts of the business to minimise legal risks.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
  • Providing legal advice and support on commercial law matters.
  • Overseeing and assisting on legal challenges.
  • Minimising legal risks through effective legal advisory services.

To qualify for this role, you must have:

  • 10–15 years PQE [both private practice and in-house combined].
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract management.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.



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