Legal Counsel

PolicyStreet

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
ABOUT US: PolicyStreet is a leading InsurTech group, specialising in innovative digital insurance solutions for businesses and consumers in Southeast Asia and Australia. With a network of over 40 providers, we offer a comprehensive range of products, including embedded insurance, customised employee benefits, financial advisory, and digital solutions - making insurance straightforward, for everyone. Through our regional group of companies, we serve more than 5 million customers with over US$ 4 billion in sum insured. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Commercial, Legal, and Compliance Counsel, you'll work closely with teams like sales, partnerships, analytics and operations to help solve thorny cross-border legal matters and enable the business to scale and grow. You will be drafting a wide variety of commercial arrangements with partners and partnership agreements. You will also be providing sound legal advice with respect to commercial terms, business operations, and product development. You will need to be proactive and engaged, able to work well cross-functionally both internally and externally. We want a Legal Counsel who is excited about technology and insurance, thrives in complex and shifting regulatory environments, and who is ready to roll up your sleeves up and dig into tough legal matters to reach a creative solution. We're looking for an attorney who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with broad responsibilities, including compliance support. You must have the ability to operate independently and work proactively with various teams across the organisation. Every day we solve incredibly complex problems to create an experience for our partners and customers that is absolutely magical. If you're driven to grow with us and expand your repertoire, apply to join us! Requirements WHAT YOU'LL DO Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labour law, partnerships, international ventures etc.) Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel), creating relations of trust Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights Define and implement internal governance policies to ensure the company's processes and practices are in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations, support in compliance matters in the Group of Companies Resolve legacy and liability issues with legal implications efficiently WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU: At least 3 years of experience in a major international/Malaysian law firm Possesses an LLB degree or above in a common law jurisdiction Qualified to practice law in Malaysia. Qualifications or experience practising in other common law jurisdictions is a plus Knowledge of the Financial Services Act 2013 is advantageous Prior relevant experience in insurance/insurtech is a bonus Excellent English drafting skills and strong negotiation skills Mature, pragmatic, and self-motivated Hardworking with a 'can do' attitude Strong interpersonal and communication skills High integrity to ensure that your work sets us up for success as a team Benefits PERKS YOU'LL GET TO ENJOY WHILE WORKING HERE! Medical and Life insurance A wide range of health benefits - including optical, dental, and physiotherapy Opportunities to experience continuous and rapid growth as well as skills enhancement. Collaboration with an energetic team, that makes the work and learning a lot more fulfilling and fun We also have a well stocked pantry! Join Our Team in Shaping the Future of Insurance As a homegrown startup that seeks to innovate how we use and think of insurance, we value teammates who think big, challenge the old ways, and take extreme ownership. In PolicyStreet, we aim to do better, to serve people better. We are committed to pushing boundaries of innovation and to develop Purposeful and Simple insurance solutions for businesses and consumers, narrowing the protection gap and improving financial inclusivity in the region. If you are driven to make change, keen to be at the forefront of insurance innovation, and grow with a team of talented and motivated people, we'd be just as excited to get to know you too! Find out more about us via our website at www.policystreet.com. At PolicyStreet, we uphold the principles of equal opportunity and embrace diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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