Legal Counsel

• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, company policies, and legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.

• Shaping internal governance by creating and refining policies, memos, and regulatory reports.

• Managing our global intellectual property portfolio, safeguarding Company's trademarks and brand assets.

• Leading legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic projects.

• Tracking regulatory changes and advising on updates to keep the business agile and compliant.

• Supporting diverse legal matters, including corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions.

• Collaborating with external counsel and business partners to align legal strategy with operational goals.

• Advising business units across real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design to ensure legal clarity and sector compliance.

• Contributing to special projects and ad-hoc legal initiatives with initiative and insight.

• A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results from a reputable university and called to the Malaysian Bar.

• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.

• Prior experience in litigation and corporate matters is required.

• Proficient in written and spoken English, Malay and Mandarin.

• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is essential for reviewing and analysing Chinese regulations and laws, as well as communicating with local stakeholders.

• Strong critical thinking skills to assess fact situations, identify legal issues, analyse, understand, and apply relevant statutes and regulations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and part of a team.

• Excel at solving complex, multi-faceted problems, demonstrating sound judgment in risk assessment and the ability to present informed solutions in a manner that balances business goals and peoples needs.

• Immediate joiner/1 month notice period
• Preferably Chinese female
• Not from MMU University as their practice does not fit

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