Legal Counsel at AirAsia

, , Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Contract Law, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Commercial Transactions, Drafting, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Collaboration, Training, Aviation, Fintech, Data Privacy

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The Legal Counsel II plays a key role in providing legal support across WANO's business. This role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risks, and supporting business negotiations. The Legal Counsel II works closely with senior legal professionals and cross-functional teams to provide sound legal advice and mitigate potential risks. YOUR ROLE AS A: Legal Counsel II WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION: Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of issues, including corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring alignment with local and international laws and regulations. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with aviation, data privacy, and corporate governance requirements. Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including commercial agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level agreements. Ensure contract terms protect the company’s legal and financial interests. Collaborate with business units to structure legally sound commercial transactions. Support regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to Bank Negara Malaysia, MAVCOM, Bursa Malaysia, and other relevant regulatory bodies. Assist in developing and maintaining corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal and regulatory requirements. Assist in managing disputes, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Liaise with external legal counsel and internal teams to develop litigation strategies. Support dispute resolution efforts to minimize legal and financial risks. Work closely with senior legal team members to support key business initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal insights on commercial and operational matters. Maintain strong relationships with external legal advisors, regulators, and industry partners. WHO YOU ARE: LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university; admission to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent qualification is required. 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate, aviation, fintech, or regulated industry. Strong understanding of contract law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving business needs. AirAsia Berhad: Asia’s leading airline was established with the dream of making flying possible for everyone. Since 2001, AirAsia has swiftly broken travel norms around the globe and has risen to become the world’s best. Driven by the Dare to Dream spirit, we pride ourselves in being the region’s largest low-cost carrier, serving 24 countries and over 130 destinations. We're not confined by walls, except when we need to answer the call of nature, so all departments mingle every day. As we embrace new technology to become a digital airline, services like BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, Touristly, ROKKI and Xcite Inflight Entertainment will be an exciting evolution, placing us ahead of the game. Are you in? AirAsia is set to take low-cost flying to an all new high with our belief, "Now Everyone Can Fly"

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel II provides legal support by drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior legal professionals to offer sound legal advice and support business negotiations.