Associate - Office of General Counsel

Full Time, onsite
PwC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Salary undisclosed

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Simplified

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a member of the Office of General Counsel for MYVN Firm (In-house counsel), your responsibilities include:

Contracting - Review contracts or legal documentations between the firm and external clients / vendors. Provide advice and support to the Engagement Teams in relation to legal matters including fronting any discussion or negotiation with external clients. Protecting the firm’s interest without jeopardizing any business relationship with external clients.
Policy - Assist in preparing and providing clearer and simplified firmwide policies on legal matters.
Compliance Monitoring - Assist General Counsel in compliance testing on Anti Bribery and Corruption.
Training - Prepare materials and provide interactive training to the practice.
Business Partner - Assist Business Partners for Internal Firm Service (“IFS”) to organise meetings, engaging with IFS Leaders and colleagues to avert any communication gap between RISQ and IFS.
Litigation - assist in managing troublesome practice matters for the firm.
Legal advice - conducting research and providing general legal advice to the practice.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
Share and collaborate effectively with others.
Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
Build and maintain an internal and external network.
Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Preferred skills

Degree in Laws (LL.B).
Agile at work, pleasant and ability to be a good team player.
Able to multitask and project manage, including balancing the needs of various stakeholders.
Possess analytical mind, logical thinking, attention to details, and soft skill in maneuvering challenging situations.
Those who have completed their chambering are encouraged to apply.

Additional application instructions

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