OVERVIEW

Our client (HQ in Australia) is a leading global Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) provider, delivering secure and scalable enterprise messaging solutions to businesses and governments worldwide. With nearly 30 years of innovation, their award-winning platform enables seamless communication across SMS, voice, email, AI-driven chat, and popular messaging apps.
Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary (Global) to join their dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide commercially focused legal support across international operations, oversee compliance and risk management, and assist with corporate governance. You will work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, global business.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

5 - 8 Year(s)

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Professional Qualification

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Lawyer with a current Malaysian practising certificate and a strong academic background. Other jurisdictional experience highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years PQE in commercial/corporate/privacy law, with experience gained from mid to top-tier law firm and in-house. In-house vendor experience highly desirable.
• Fluency in English required, fluency in other language(s) favourable.
• Strong skills in Office 365, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in dealing with commercial software arrangements.
• Strong commercial focus and business acumen required with the ability to provide commercially focused legal support. Capacity to lead and coordinate commercial discussions and negotiations.
• Customer focused with a commitment to achieving timely resolution of issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and internal escalations, whilst maintaining high quality of output and good commercial judgment.
• Well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills; self-confidence. Capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Needs to be a strong team player and capable of working unsupervised whilst maintaining appropriate level of feedback and operating within the company’s risk management and governance framework.
  This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

Legal and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely contract reviews and negotiations, including customer service, supplier, data privacy, consulting, marketing, intercompany agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Draft and conceptualize non-standard commercial arrangements to manage risk while achieving favorable outcomes.
• Manage intellectual property portfolio, including patents, copyrights, confidentiality, and design protection.
• Support board submissions and local employment law matters.
• Assist with disputes, litigation, and claims management involving customers, suppliers, competitors, and regulators.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice, including overseeing external legal counsel when required.
• Develop and maintain a global compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and training.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on proactive strategies.
• Support transaction structuring and provide ongoing feedback on corporate legal templates.
• Improve legal risk management processes and efficiency.
• Assist with insurance renewals and claims management.
• Ensure adherence to contract management frameworks and compliance with company policies.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive workplace aligned with company values.
• Uphold IT security policies and workplace health and safety standards.

Company Secretarial Responsibilities:

• Support board and Audit and Risk Committee reporting and documentation.
• Prepare board notices, attend meetings, and draft minutes.
• Maintain statutory registers and oversee compliance with corporate legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage lodgments and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Oversee corporate restructuring, including entity establishment, transfers, and liquidations.
• Issue share certificates and support staff share option plans.
• Organize general meetings and circulate board and shareholder resolutions.
• Respond to corporate detail verification requests and arrange notarization/apostille certificates.
• Maintain a centralized database of key subsidiary documentation.
• Update and educate staff on delegations of authority.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance, director liability, and shareholder agreements.
• Address ad hoc requests from the board and committees as required.