Legal Counsel

Job description

Responsible to provide legal advice and support to the Tires sector in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea. Responsible to identify and analyze legal risks. Consistently monitors changes in legislation applicable to supported legal entities and timely inform affected stakeholders explaining how the changes may affect the business. Support the development and implementation of solutions for risk avoidance or limitation. Communicate and negotiate with external parties (customers, suppliers, public authorities etc.).

Taking part and advising in various projects in multiple legal areas with multiple stakeholders. Responsible to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents. Use available contract management/approval tools. Conduct workshops and training for assigned stakeholders. Responsible to assist and support stakeholders in claim management, both in and out of court. Cooperates with other central functions and departments within Continental.

Coordinates with external law firms. Regularly records and tracks all legal matters in applicable IT system(s) and provide an overview when required. Responsible to uphold the confidentiality of information received and respects internal regulations/processes.

Qualifications

Degree in Law (LLB) Qualified to practice in Malaysia At least 3 years post qualification experience working as an in-house counsel or with a law firm Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry will be a plus