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Senior Legal Counsel

Apply now Job no: 574280
Work type: Full time
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Categories: Internal Legal
Office Location: Kuala Lumpur

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About TMF Group  

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. 

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, We actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Providing legal advice and support to the local offices in Malaysia and Singapore and advising them on legal and regulatory risks.
  • Providing advice, support as well as drafting, negotiating and reviewing local commercial services and procurement contracts in line with the uniform Group templates and Group policies.
  • Liaising with local sales, procurement and local management with regard to local services and procurement contracts.
  • Implementing uniform general contract terms and conditions, contract templates etc. in close cooperation with the Singapore & Malaysia Market Governance Lead.
  • Providing training to local sales and local management on uniform general contract terms and conditions, contract templates etc.
  • Introducing, maintaining and supporting contract management system for the local offices
  • Support Group Compliance with Anti- Bribery Policy and Anti-Money Laundering Policy and others
  • Monitor and ensure that personal data is processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
  • Promote a culture of data protection compliance, provide data protection advice and support, proactively conduct audits to ensure compliance and address potential issues.
  • Liaising with the managing director and management team in Malaysia and Singapore.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer with minimum of 5-8 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Experience in legal drafting, contract negotiation and corporate matters.
  • Expertise in data protection laws and practices i.e. Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).
  • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of the team.
  • Personal credibility, integrity and high moral standards.
  • Strong problem solving skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Good communication skills coupled with the ability to liaise with people internationally, through spoken and written channels and at all levels.
  • Detail oriented, well-organized, concern for quality.
  • Problem solving attitude.

 

What’s in it for you? 

  • Our offices are easily accessible by public transportation (LRT & Monorail) 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work. 
  • We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF.

 

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