Senior Legal Counsel - Technology & Industry

CD Level (For CDT Posting Only) Job Description Provide strategic and practical legal counsel to CelcomDigi’s operational and technical business functions, primarily supporting Technology, Industry Strategic Collaborations and Regulatory Affairs. The role is responsible for protecting the company’s interests through the delivery of timely, commercially focused, and high-quality legal advice, while enabling business objectives and supporting effective decision-making in line with established service standards and management expectations. Responsibilities ACCOUNTABILITIES: Serve as the lead legal advisor to Technology, Regulatory, and Strategic Collaboration functions, providing commercially focused, risk-based legal counsel to support business objectives and strategic initiatives. Lead the structuring, drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, technology-related contracts, regulatory arrangements, and industry collaboration frameworks, ensuring the protection of CelcomDigi’s interests. Anticipate, assess, and manage legal risks arising from business operations, emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and regulatory developments, providing proactive recommendations to senior management. Partner closely with business leaders and key stakeholders to provide pragmatic legal solutions that facilitate decision-making, innovation, and operational excellence. Advise on high-impact and business-critical matters, balancing legal, commercial, regulatory, and reputational considerations while aligning with organisational priorities. Represent the Legal Department in strategic discussions, negotiations, and engagements with regulators, industry partners, vendors, customers, and other external stakeholders. Oversee and manage external counsel engagements, including selection, budgeting, performance management, and delivery of high-quality legal support in a cost-effective manner. Translate legal and regulatory developments affecting the telecommunications, technology, and digital services sectors, identify implications into actionable guidance for management and business units. Provide expert legal support for strategic projects, corporate transactions, transformation initiatives, and cross-functional programmes across the CelcomDigi Group. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, fostering a trusted-advisor partnership while ensuring responsive and solution-oriented legal support. Lead legal awareness and capability-building initiatives, enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of contractual obligations, legal risk management, and governance principles. Contribute to the development, enhancement, and implementation of legal frameworks, processes, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and service delivery within the Legal Department. Act as a senior member of the Legal team, providing mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertise while supporting departmental priorities and leadership objectives. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: • Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments within the telecommunications industry to ensure that all legal guidance remains current, accurate, and aligned with industry standards. • Educate business units on contract compliance and related legal matters through targeted awareness initiatives, as needed. • Provide comprehensive support to the HOS/HOD on all matters pertaining to the Legal Division, including tasks and responsibilities assigned on an ad hoc basis. • Strong strategic/critical thinking and legal foresight • In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, including Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 Requirements Bachelor’s Degree of Law/LLB At least 12 -15 years post qualification experience. Experience in telecommunications sector is advantageous. Admitted as advocate & solicitor of the High Court of Malaya