We are looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel Event & Business Operations to join our team and play a key role in supporting large-scale corporate conventions, international events, and day-to-day business operations.
This role goes beyond traditional legal work, you will work closely with government authorities, internal stakeholders, and global teams to ensure regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and seamless execution of corporate events and business activities.
Key Responsibilities
Government Relations & Regulatory Engagement
- Liaise with local authorities and government bodies on matters relating to event operations, branch setup, licensing, permits, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with relevant agencies on immigration, customs, security, and protocol requirements for VIPs, delegates, and participants attending corporate conventions and events.
- Manage regulatory submissions and approvals, and engage with both local and foreign authorities, including during inspections or regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor regulatory developments and government policy changes relevant to events, foreign participants, and business operations, and advise stakeholders on compliance implications.
Business Operations & Compliance
- Develop and maintain guidelines on business ethics, regulatory compliance, and event-specific requirements for internal teams, vendors, and distributors.
- Provide guidance on immigration, customs, and regulatory requirements for foreign speakers, performers, delegates, and distributors attending corporate events.
- Support event planning and execution by providing on-site compliance oversight and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.
- Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for authority engagement, event approvals, incident response, and compliance management.
- Support governance and compliance initiatives to ensure alignment with internal policies and applicable laws across event operations and cross-border business activities.
- Deliver training sessions for distributors and internal teams, including contract awareness and risk management.
- Prepare business presentations related to corporate conventions, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
Legal Support
- Provide practical, commercially sound legal advice to support business operations, commercial arrangements, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and admitted to the Malaysian Bar.
- 46 years of relevant experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory legal work.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Experience engaging with government authorities and regulatory bodies is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, independent, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing and able to travel on short notice when required.
Why Join Us
You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile international events and cross-border initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams while playing a key role in ensuring legal and regulatory excellence across our operations.
