Full Time Legal Counsel – Corporate - Commercial Jobs, in MTAI Sdn. Bhd. Federal Territory - Maukerja

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisory

• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, contractual and transactional matters across the Group.
• Advise on legal matters involving technology, AI, fintech, intellectual property and data privacy.
• Review legal risks associated with new business initiatives, projects, products and commercial arrangements.
• Advise on applicable laws and regulatory requirements relevant to the Group's business activities.

2. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including:
• Service and supply agreements.
• Licensing and collaboration agreements.
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Shareholders' and joint venture agreements.
• Other corporate and business contracts.
• Protect the Group's commercial interests through effective contract management and negotiation.

3. Corporate Transactions, M&A & Investments

• Advise on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including share and asset purchase agreements, subscription agreements and financing documents.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions, investments and strategic partnerships.
• Identify material legal and commercial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

4. Corporate Finance & Governance

• Advise on corporate structures, equity and debt financing arrangements and shareholder rights.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance and company law matters.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, company secretaries, financiers and other professional advisers where required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate and commercial law, M&A, corporate finance or an in-house legal role.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements.
• Exposure to corporate transactions, legal due diligence, M&A or investment-related matters is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian corporate and contract law, particularly the Companies Act 2016.
• Familiarity with technology, AI, fintech, intellectual property or data privacy-related legal matters is an added advantage.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced business environment.
• High integrity, professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and commercially sensitive information.