Summary
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Type
full-time
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About this role
OFS Malaysia is a subsidiary of Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd. (OFS), a MODEC Group company in Malaysia. Being part of Modec means being the protagonist of a challenging career and being in touch with the latest deep-water production systems, knowing that your career begins in Malaysia, but your talent can take you anywhere in the world.
If you want to be one of the greatest in the market, this is your opportunity!
We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role
Legal CounselWe are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Corporate Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal team. Reporting to the Legal HOD, you will provide day-to-day legal support across the organization, with a focus on corporate services contracts, employment law matters, corporate governance, compliance and general corporate legal topics. This is a hands-on, broad-ranging role suited for an energetic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally.
Experience in the oil & gas industry would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of corporate services contracts essential to day-to-day operations (e.g. indirect procurement agreements, software license agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.).
- Provide legal support to HR by advising on employment law (hiring, performance, discipline, policies, terminations), reviewing and drafting employment documents (contracts, amendments, guidelines), and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
- Provide legal support on anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption (ABAC), conflict of interest (COI), and human rights compliance across the business unit and assist in developing internal training and policies.
- Support corporate governance processes and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide day‑to‑day support on corporate secretarial tasks.
- Coordinate with external counsel when required.
Qualifications
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
- 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Solid background in commercial contracts, employment law, corporate law, and compliance.
- Experience in the oil & gas sector is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive matters to completion.
- High degree of initiative, pragmatism, and business judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a strong legal culture.
Other facts
About MODEC
Part of the MODEC Group, MODEC in Singapore provides engineering design and consultancy services to support oil and gas extraction and offshore exploration activities. The Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels and other floating production systems is handled by MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) and Offshore Frontier Solutions, the latter a joint venture company formed by MODEC Inc. and Toyo Engineering Corporation in 2022.
A new execution center has been opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of the company’s expansion plan to continue extending our capabilities and services to support our clients. OFS has also partnered with Toyo India to establish OFS India in Bengaluru, India. OFS India will execute Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) and detailed engineering, and provide procurement support for the topsides of FPSO projects, among its primary business activities.
We aim to safely deliver and operate high-quality, innovative and environmentally friendly floating solutions for the Oil & Energy sector through excellence in execution and cutting-edge technology.
What you'll do
- The Legal Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate corporate services contracts and provide legal support on employment law and compliance matters. Additionally, the role involves supporting corporate governance processes and coordinating with external counsel as needed.
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