Senior Associate - Office of General Counsel

PwC

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Line of Service Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)Management Level Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary A career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a member of the Office of General Counsel for MYVN Firm (In-house counsel), your responsibilities include:Contracting - Review contracts or legal documentations between the firm and external clients / vendors. Provide advice and support to the Engagement Teams in relation to legal matters including fronting any discussion or negotiation with external clients. Protecting the firm’s interest without jeopardizing any business relationship with external clients.Policy - Assist in preparing and providing clearer and simplified firmwide policies on legal matters.Compliance Monitoring - Assist General Counsel in compliance testing on Anti Bribery and Corruption.Training- Prepare materials and provide interactive training to the practice.Business Partner - Assist Business Partners for Internal Firm Service (“IFS”) to organise meetings, engaging with IFS Leaders and colleagues to avert any communication gap between RISQ and IFS.Litigation - assist in managing troublesome practice matters for the firm.Legal advice - conducting research and providing general legal advice to the practice.As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.Preferred skillsDegree in Laws (LL.B), 1-4 years PQE.Agile at work, pleasant and ability to be a good team player.Able to multitask and project manage, including balancing the needs of various stakeholders.Possess analytical mind, logical thinking, attention to details, and soft skill in maneuvering challenging situations.Those who have completed their chambering are encouraged to apply.Additional application instructionsPlease attach following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:Certificates and Transcripts, from SPM (or equivalent) onwards.A copy of your NRIC or passport.Recent passport size photo.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date June 30, 2024

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