Legal Counsel APAC

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Location: HQ - APAC Sub Regional Office At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Are We the Perfect Match At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future. Your Impact in This Role As a Legal Counsel , your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Support the Director Legal, APAC by being a legal business partner to Sibelco's teams in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, China, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea. Contracts: Support a broad range of commercial transactions including employment law matters by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing relevant agreements, application documents and tender process documentation. Advisory and Legal Research: Conduct legal and regulatory research to assist in preparing legal advice, reports, presentations, and training materials. Litigation: Assist in the management of litigation matters, including case management and preparation for trials, hearings, and mediations. Compliance: Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance programs, including anti-corruption, data protection and conducting workplace investigations, field compliance reviews and assisting in the conduct of the organisation's code of conduct and other policy initiatives by preparing training and communication material and conducting training sessions. Company Secretarial Support: coordinating the maintenance and updating of statutory registers and documents using the organisation's tool (e.g., register of shareholders, directors, board resolutions) and company records. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law; 1-3 years of relevant work experience gained as in-house counsel at a global organization and/or at a law firm. Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks with supervision. Strong analytical and research skills, with keen attention to detail. Is a team player who thrives on succeeding together. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is essential, additional language skills in an APAC language is a plus but not required. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism. Why Join Us Sibelco is more than a workplace-it's a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team: Meet Our People: Careers Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process. How To Apply Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option. Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team. Show more Show less

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