Junior Legal Counsel/Paralegal

We are looking for a Malaysian-based, English-speaking Junior Legal Counsel/Paralegal. In particular, we seek someone who is self-motivated and has excellent interpersonal skills and strong business acumen who will provide relevant advisory on a wide breadth of topics.

The successful candidate will report to our Founder and General Managers. Through these interactions and in light of the types of legal services the Junior Legal Counsel/Paralegal will be providing, he/she/they will have an opportunity to learn and grow in an entrepreneurial environment.

In addition to advising on contractual agreements, our Junior Legal Counsel/Paralegal may need to advise on the legal aspects of new products developed; expansion throughout Malaysia and overseas; privacy; security; and compliance. This is a group-level role based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide support to stakeholders and business units on contract and internal compliance matters
• Provide assistance and support with corporate secretarial matters and administration, including drafting resolutions and managing external corporate secretarial providers
• Support in reviewing and editing various contracts including lease, franchise, non-disclosure, and partnership agreements
• Assist in editing and proofreading various contracts and formal correspondences
• Assist in communication with external legal counsel, where necessary
• Conduct legal research, reviewing, tracking and monitoring legislation that impacts the company
• Provide assistance with drafting and updating internal policies
• Organize and maintain legal files, records, and documents, including keeping track of expiration periods for lease agreements and the relevant terms related thereto
• Administrative support for the management team including scheduling board meetings, taking minutes, assisting with claims, filing and general day-to-day support

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in law or Diploma in law
• Qualified to practice law in either Malaysia and/or Singapore (preferred) with the tenacity to learn new areas of law
• Minimum three to four years of experience, preferably in the space of corporate law, particularly with contract drafting, franchise agreements, lease agreements, and/or mergers and acquisition, or with the necessary corporate experience
• Passion for food and beverages (“F&B”) and retail businesses and the latest developments in the space, either from an inhouse or law firm background
• Knowledge and understanding of law and regulations applicable to F&B space would be a bonus
• Willingness and flexibility to work with all levels of the organization, without any apprehension or self-imposed power distance
• Determination and project-oriented person who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done
• Strong interpersonal skills that promote teamwork and the management/fostering of relationships across departments