Hybrid Assistant Manager, Legal Counsel II

at Teleport

• Job title: Assistant Manager, Legal Counsel II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bukit Damansara, Malaysia

About the role

• Legal Counsel II managing strategic sourcing and procurement excellence for Teleport's logistics solutions. Collaborating on special projects and providing end-to-end legal support across Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel on special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and IPO readiness activities.
• Support the management of the Group’s intellectual property, including trademarks, software, and IP-related commercial agreements.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for business operations across Malaysia, Singapore, and/or Indonesia, including drafting and reviewing standard commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and support negotiations of a range of legal documentation, including commercial and operational contracts.
• Provide practical legal support to business teams on operational, regulatory, compliance, licensing, dispute, and corporate matters.
• Support internal governance processes, including preparation and review of board materials and contract approval workflows.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of legal processes, including contract templates and legal trackers.

Requirements

• Law degree from a recognized institution and called to the Bar (Malaysia, Singapore, or Indonesia or any equivalent common law jurisdiction).
• 5 - 7 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in private practice, preferably with exposure to logistics, M&A, corporate transactions, and/or intellectual property matters.
• Prior exposure to IPO preparation, fundraising, regulatory engagement, or large-scale corporate projects will be an advantage.
• Strong transactional and commercial legal experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements in a cross-border or multi-jurisdictional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment, with comfort operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities.
• Self-starter with a strong ownership mindset, able to work independently, initiate projects, and drive matters to completion with minimal supervision.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders, business teams, and external advisors across multiple geographies.
• Experience handling fast-moving and high-pressure issues, with sound judgment and the ability to respond pragmatically and decisively.