Legal Counsel
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LocationMalaysia - Kuala Lumpur
SenioritySenior
DepartmentLegal
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 13, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
Emphasis on contract management and corporate legal matters
Support local management
Contribute to legal risk management across the business in the Middle East, Africa and other regions
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements
Identify and mitigate contractual risks
Support contract lifecycle management processes
Develop and maintain contract templates and negotiation playbooks
Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR and Operations teams during contract negotiations
Manage day-to-day corporate legal and insurance matters across Gutor entities, in particular in the Middle East and Africa
Support board, governance, and corporate secretarial requirements
Coordinate with insurers and brokers, as well as with external legal counsels, auditors and regulatory authorities, where required
Ensure legal documentation is maintained in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements
Provide legal support to Managers and local leadership teams
Deliver practical and commercially balanced legal advice
Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and business expansion projects when required
Assist with dispute management and pre-litigation matters
About the company
Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor’s products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.
Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.
About the role
The Legal Counsel will support Gutor’s growth, in particular in the Middle East and Africa, by providing practical and commercially focused legal advice, with a primary emphasis on contract management and corporate legal matters, supporting local management, and contributing to legal risk management across the business in the Middle East, Africa and other regions.
The position will act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contract Management (70%)
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Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
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Customer contracts
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Supplier agreements
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NDAs
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Service agreements
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Distribution and agency agreements
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Framework and partnership agreements
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Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
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Support contract lifecycle management processes.
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Develop and maintain contract templates and negotiation playbooks.
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Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR and Operations teams during contract negotiations.
Corporate & Governance
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Manage day-to-day corporate legal and insurance matters across Gutor entities, in particular in the Middle East and Africa .
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Support board, governance, and corporate secretarial requirements.
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Coordinate with insurers and brokers, as well as with external legal counsels, auditors and regulatory authorities, where required.
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Ensure legal documentation is maintained in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Business Partnering & Management Support (15%)
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Provide legal support to Managers and local leadership teams.
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Deliver practical and commercially balanced legal advice.
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Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and business expansion projects when required.
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Assist with dispute management and pre-litigation matters.