Legal Counsel (Contract)

AirAsia

Sepang, Selangor
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job DescriptionAirAsia X is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to the company, primarily focusing on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and general legal matters related to the airline industry.Key Responsibilities:Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to aircraft leases, supplier contracts, and service agreements.Advise on legal matters related to aviation regulations, compliance, and licensing requirements.Provide legal support and guidance to various departments within the organization, including operations, finance, and procurement.Conduct legal research and stay updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices.Assist in resolving legal disputes, claims, and other matters as they arise.Collaborate with external legal counsel and other stakeholders as necessary.Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Support other legal initiatives and projects as assigned by the General Counsel or senior management.Special ChallengesFast paced and diversified business that requires the successful candidate to possess:Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills who is flexible, willing to learn, and to take on new challengesMultitasking ability but able to work independently and under pressure with good time managementDiverse and inclusive mindset who is able to work with different cultures, skill levels and different ways of workingStrong business acumen with ability to assess and balance any reputational risk to the company based on the business situationsStrategic thinking and able to provide advice relating to long-term business goalsAbility to handle a range of client demands, mixing project work and day to day transactions in a fast-paced environmentExperience and Qualifications requiredLaw degree and professional legal qualification with minimum 6-7 years post-qualification experience working in a law firm or legal department of a medium to large international corporation.Fluent written and spoken English & ability to speak and/or read Chinese will be a plus point.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in explaining legal concepts and issues in simple language to non-lawyers and providing succinct, accurate and comprehensible legal advice. Knowledge of the legal areas relevant to e-commerce and digital including contracting and procurementAbility to understand and take account of business drivers and needs, and to draft contract with appropriate understanding and interpretation of the business and commercial intentionsStrong influencing, negotiating and facilitation skillsExposure to international civil and/or common law contractsAbility to develop and sustain relationships with clients at all levels and in a range of cultures.Duration: 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance.
We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Search Firm Representatives - AirAsia does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.

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