Senior Legal Counsel, Shared Services (10+ PQE)

  • Location
    Kuala Lumpur
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Energy
  • Expiry Date
    2024-12-21

Our client, a leading global resources organization, is looking for a dynamic and experienced commercial lawyer to join a collaborative and high-performing team within a global organization.

This role involves handling a diverse range of commercial contracting, strategic advisory, and process improvement initiatives within the global legal team.

Role & Responsibility:

  • Provide expert commercial legal counsel and support to the global legal team and business stakeholders, including high-level contract negotiation, drafting, and maintaining legal governance documents.
  • Lead projects involving significant commercial agreements, particularly in areas like procurement and marketing, and advise on legal developments impacting the organization.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by standardizing legal documents, creating guidance materials, and promoting contract-related legal education within the business.

Requirements:

  • Qualified commercial lawyer with a minimum of 6 PQE, admitted to practice in Malaysia (UK or Australian qualifications are advantageous).
  • Demonstrated experience in commercial contract negotiation (such as goods, services, software, or commodities). Exposure to legal process improvements and internal documentation development is beneficial.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, pragmatic commercial judgement, and an innovative mindset.

To comply with local laws, our Singapore office EA Licence No is: 17S8475.

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