Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Tun Razak Exchange Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia X Star Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Full time

Job Responsibilities

Contract Management:

  • Review and draft a wide range of commercial contracts and documents, including but not limited to partnership agreements, procurement contracts, service agreements, internal policies and pleadings.
  • Ensure contractual terms are legally compliant, align with business objectives, and effectively protect the company's interests.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and provide practical legal solutions to mitigate potential risks.

Legal Compliance Support:

  • Provide full-spectrum legal guidance for the company's operations in Malaysia, with expertise in Companies Act, Employment Act, Hire Purchase Act, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other relevant financial regulations.
  • Conduct legal investigations of business decisions and operational processes to ensure strict adherence to local laws and regulations involving multiple jurisdictions.

Dispute Resolution:

  • Lead the handling of litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes in Malaysia, leveraging your extensive experience in contentious matters.
  • Formulate effective dispute resolution strategies and maintain strong relationships with external law firms to ensure professional and efficient case management.

Legal Research and Training:

  • Monitor legal developments and regulatory changes in Malaysia, providing timely updates and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Organize regular legal training sessions to enhance employees' legal awareness and compliance capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Act as an internal consultant to bridge communication between internal teams (e.g., sales, finance, IT) and external vendors (e.g., law firms, agencies).

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Law or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of legal experience, preferably in the Auto-Financing (Hire Purchase), Automotive, or Financial Technology sectors.
  • Proven experience in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and cross-border legal work.
  • Strong understanding of corporate, employment, and data protection laws.
  • Experience in Intellectual Property (IP) management will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of Singapore Law; corporate law, employment regulations, financial compliance and PDPA
  • Experience in intellectual property law and the ability to manage IP related matters

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making abilities
  • Meticulous, pays attention to details with a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

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