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LEGAL EXECUTIVE (IN HOUSE COUNSEL)
Job summary
A leading company in the fashion industry in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Professional to handle contract drafting, intellectual property management, and compliance with laws. Ideal candidates should hold a Law degree and have 1-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in retail or FMCG sectors. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with strong business acumen. This full-time position offers benefits such as health insurance and free parking.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 1–3 years’ experience in corporate, commercial, or IP law.
- Strong knowledge of retail/FMCG/fashion industry is preferred.
- Business-minded approach to balance legal risk and commercial practicality.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts.
- Manage trademark applications and monitoring of infringements.
- Ensure compliance with company and employment laws.
- Provide legal input on HR policies and staff contracts.
- Advise management on potential legal risks.
Skills
Education
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including supplier agreements, franchise agreements, distributor agreements, partnership collaborations, and service contracts.
Ensure that contracts protect the company’s commercial interests while minimizing legal risks.
Manage trademark applications, renewals, oppositions, and infringements (domestic and international).
Monitor and take action against counterfeit or unauthorized use of the company’s brand.
Advise on copyright, design rights, and licensing issues related to fashion collections and campaigns.
Review and negotiate commercial lease agreements with malls, landlords, and retail spaces.
Advise on tenancy matters, renewal terms, and dispute resolution with landlords.
Ensure compliance with mall or retail operational requirements.
Ensure compliance with company law, employment law, consumer protection, and data privacy regulations.
Assist in drafting and updating company policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks.
Liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, and auditors when required.
Provide legal input on HR policies, staff contracts, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures.
Ensure compliance with labour laws and employment regulations.
Manage disputes with suppliers, customers, landlords, or other third parties.
Coordinate with external lawyers for litigation or arbitration when necessary.
Advise management on potential legal risks and propose solutions.
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and preferably admitted to practice (for Lawyer).
For Legal Executive role: Diploma/Degree in Law or Paralegal qualification with relevant experience.
1–3years’ experience in corporate, commercial, or IP law (experience in retail/FMCG/fashion industry preferred).
Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property, employment law, and commercial leasing.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Business-minded with ability to balance legal risk and commercial practicality.
Job Type: Full-time
Free parking
Health insurance
Maternity leave
Do you have strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property, employment law, and commercial leasing?
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.