Job Description

Job Description:

Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a Legal Counsel.

The job purpose includes;

Provide legal advice and support principally across APAC to our business divisions (Polyurethanes, Advanced Materials and Performance Products) and Corporate Function Groups

Promote legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company

Ensure and promote, together with Huntsman management, that all activities are in line with environmental, health and safety, international trade control and Huntsman’s ethical standards

The ideal candidate will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As a Legal Counsel you will: 

Complete all responsibilities included in this Job Description, along with any other tasks that are assigned to you

Maintain a satisfactory and consistent quality of work and client service

Efficient delivery of cost-effective legal services to our businesses, either directly (internal resources) or indirectly (manage outside resources), by helping our businesses achieve their goals by being efficient as well as cost effective

Stewardship of corporate assets for the benefit of all the stakeholders by managing risk

Collaborate with peers and accepting the division of labor

Communicate with management about updates or challenges

Act in the best interests of Huntsman

Maintain your independence as a member of the legal profession

Comply with your legal and regulatory obligations, including in relation to continuing professional development

Act in accordance with Huntsman’s Values of honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility at all times

Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, transactions, regulations and claims

Lead negotiations across a broad range of commercial matters relating to both procurement and supply, drawing on the expertise of peers in the regional legal team as required

Draft and review a broad range of legal documents (e.g., contracts, terms and conditions, quality requirements, training materials, compliance instructions)

Design and deliver training to associates on legal topics and procedures such as competition law, dawn-raid procedures and use of various global legal team e-tools

Under the direction of the Head of Litigation, supervise litigation and other matters handled in coordination with outside counsel

Liaise with Huntsman associates at all levels within the organization

Stay up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect Huntsman and the chemical industry

Support the global legal team in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and harmonization of working practices across the region

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

Lawyer qualified to practice in Malaysia

Able to work autonomously but with the full support of the APAC Commercial legal team and wider Legal team

Proficiency in IT applications, including MS Office

Excellent drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Well-developed negotiation skills with the ability to lead negotiations as necessary

Strong presentation skills

Proactive and solution oriented

The ability to communicate complex legal issues and risks in terms that non-legal colleagues can understand

The ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships across the organization

Solid experience in general commercial law work (e.g. sales, purchasing, competition law, tort and corporate law)

Able to work in a global matrix organization

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in “@huntsman.com” and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.

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