Senior Counsel, Legal

2 weeks ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Great Wall Motor Malaysia Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance to join our team in Malaysia. This role goes beyond routine advisory work — you will be at the center of a fast-growing automotive business, navigating complex corporate, commercial, and international trade matters across Malaysia, China, and Thailand.

You will handle high-impact legal issues in manufacturing, product quality, and supply chain operations, while also playing a key role in compliance governance, including implementing HQ-driven compliance policies locally. This is an opportunity for a proactive and bold professional who thrives on tackling cross-border challenges and making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities


• Provide accurate and practical legal advice on operational matters in Malaysia, with a strong focus on automotive manufacturing, product quality, and supply chain compliance.


• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks independently, recommending strategies to safeguard the Company.


• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial agreements, especially cross-border contracts involving Malaysia, China, and Thailand.


• Take instructions from HQ in drafting, adapting, and implementing compliance policies, ensuring they align with group standards and local regulatory requirements.


• Liaise with HQ Legal & Compliance, delivering regular updates, presentations, and reports to ensure alignment with group-wide objectives.


• Perform ad hoc legal and compliance assignments, requiring flexibility and solution-oriented thinking.

Qualifications & Skills


• Law degree from a recognized university.


• Minimum 4 years' experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance work (automotive or manufacturing industry experience preferred).


• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ideally with cross-border scope.


• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to advise both legal and non-legal stakeholders.


• Proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Malay to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders (written and spoken).


• Comfortable working in a China-facing environment, proactive, and confident in taking ownership of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.


• Experience in compliance policy drafting, implementation, or monitoring is a strong plus.


• Mature, meticulous, resourceful, and results-oriented with high integrity and a proactive mindset.

What We Offer


• Autonomy with trust – freedom to manage your work independently with support when needed, without micromanagement.


• Cross-border exposure – direct involvement with HQ in China and regional partners in Thailand on strategic legal and compliance matters.


• Growth & recognition – a dynamic environment that values curiosity, initiative, creativity, and bold thinking, with visibility at both local and HQ levels.

Employee Benefits:

  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Compensatory leave
  • Examination leave
  • Transportation allowance
  • Meal allowance
  • Company laptop
  • Medical & Dental Insurance (cover spouse & child too)
  • Vouchers or gifts for Employee's birthday/marriage /give birth
  • Workplace activity
  • Annual commendation

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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