Legal Counsel

Dentsu

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hybrid
Commercial contracting
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
Legal compliance and risk management
In this role, you will serve as the primary Legal Counsel supporting the Malaysia business, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters

Job Summary

  • In this role, you will serve as the primary Legal Counsel supporting the Malaysia business, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
  • Your day-to-day work will focus heavily on commercial contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with clients, media partners, and technology vendors.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement, career development opportunities, and a global network that truly invests in recognising performance and social impact.

Matching Summary

In this role, you will serve as the primary Legal Counsel supporting the Malaysia business, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial contracting
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
  • Legal compliance and risk management
  • Data privacy compliance
  • Corporate governance matters

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborating with regional legal colleagues
  • Driving continuous improvement in legal processes
  • Fostering collaboration and creativity
  • Diverse and inclusive culture

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Malaysia
  • Approximately 6+ years PQE
  • Relevant in-house legal experience preferred
  • Experience in media, advertising, technology, or IT-related industries preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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