Legal Counsel

About the job

We are looking for an experienced commercially minded Legal Counsel with at least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience from a reputable law firm or inhouse to join Ikano Retails centralised Legal Affairs function. Based in Damansara Kuala Lumpur this role has primary responsibility across the Southeast Asia Region while maintaining a strong and hands-on focus on the Malaysian market.

You will work closely with business stakeholders act as a trusted legal partner and contribute directly to IKEAs growth expansion and day to day operations. The role reports to the Ikano Retail General Counsel.

Your assignment

• Provide legal advice and hands on support across a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters working closely with IKEA Malaysia and regional stakeholders.
• Draft review implement and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and standard templates.
• Support growth initiatives including expansion projects for new IKEA stores ecommerce and other strategic initiatives.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) and ensure compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
• Advise on disputes and claims coordinating with external counsel where appropriate.
• Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters.
• Evaluate legal and commercial risks associated with business decisions and provide pragmatic solution-oriented advice.
• Promote legal awareness by delivering training and supporting a strong compliance and risk culture.

Qualifications :

Your profile

• 57 years of relevant legal experience gained from a reputable  law firm and/or an inhouse legal role preferably in an international or commercial environment.
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognised university.
• Admission as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya is an advantage.
• Strong drafting negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills and fluent (both written & verbal) in English.
• A proactive curious and commercially oriented legal professional who enjoys being close to the business and working handson.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with regional teams.

Additional Information :

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline: 14th May 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time