In-House Lawyer

About Our Client

Our client is a Malaysia-based industrial technology company specialising in automation, electrical power systems, and renewable energy solutions. The company serves clients across the oil & gas and broader industrial sectors, with operations spanning Asia and international markets.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a legal professional with experience in legal, compliance or corporate governance who is comfortable working closely with senior management. The In-House Lawyer will support both strategic and operational matters, including contract management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment and internal governance. In addition, this role involves providing executive-level support to Directors, requiring a high level of professionalism, discretion and organisational capability.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements related to business operations
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments affecting the organisation
• Advise management on legal, compliance, and risk-related matters, including mitigation strategies
• Develop, review, and maintain internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
• Liaise with external legal counsel, consultants and regulatory authorities as required
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Provide confidential executive support to Directors, including managing schedules, correspondence, reports and travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings, manage documentation and handle sensitive corporate matters with discretion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
• 7–15 years of experience in legal, compliance, corporate governance or risk management roles
• Strong knowledge of contract law, legal documentation and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kindly contact Kwa via WhatsApp at +6016-216 1772 or email at khengsun.kwa@peoplelake.asia for further information.