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LEGAL COUNSEL

  • Full Time, onsite
  • SK8 ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.
  • Leadership experience in guiding local legal teams is a plus . , Malaysia
Salary undisclosed

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• Malaysian citizen/permanent resident with a law degree recognized by the Malaysian Bar Council (e.g., Bachelor of Laws from University of Malaya or Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) .

• Professional Qualification: Passed the Malaysian Bar Examination (CLP) or holds a valid practicing license .

• Language Proficiency:

Malay and Chinese (proficient for daily office and court communication);

English , with legal English fluency for drafting bilingual legal documents .

• Proficient in civil & commercial laws, capable of independently handling corporate legal affairs including:

(1) Contract drafting, review, and dispute resolution;

(2) Providing legal advice to various departments;

(3) Attending management meetings and issuing legal opinions;

(4) Developing company policies and compliance systems;

(5) Monitoring operational risks and issuing alerts;

(6) Initiating claims/ litigations for rights infringements .

  • Knowledgeable of MIDA policies and tax incentives for foreign investments .
  • Strong stress management and adaptability to fast-paced environments;
  • Excellent communication skills for liaison with local authorities and Chinese-funded enterprises;
  • Cultural awareness to bridge China-Malaysia business practices .
  • Must comply with the Legal Profession Act and attend regular professional development;
  • Foreign lawyers require Bar Council registration and are restricted from criminal/civil law practice .
  • Chinese national priority to leverage cultural familiarity and communication efficiency;
  • Leadership experience in guiding local legal teams is a plus .