Legal Counsel - Based in Malaysia or Thailand

About Kuoni Tumlare:

At Kuoni Tumlare, we deliver truly inspiring and innovative solutions and experiences that create value both for our Partners and Society at large. Our wide portfolio of products and solutions is built on 100+ years of destination management experience.

Our solutions include series tours, technical visits, educational tours, Japanspecialist travel consulting, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Our product portfolio includes MyBus excursions at destinations as well as guaranteed departure tours devised and delivered by our Seat-in-Coach specialists, Europamundo (EMV) and MyBus Landcruise.

We cater to a wide range of customer needs in close collaboration with our trusted suppliers and powered by our team of destinations experts - enabling us to make a real difference to the world.

About the Business:

Our Destination Management services form the core of our business. Together with our destination experts, our sales teams generate business and shape itineraries suited to our customers’ needs with real-time insider knowledge. We take care of everything from ground support, hotel bookings, sightseeing, restaurants, and local guides; all while providing 24/7 customer support so that travelers from over 50 countries can enjoy memorable travel experiences worry-free.

About The Job:

JTB Europe Group is a global travel company with offices in 40 countries across the world. We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. This role supports the company’s legal needs across multiple jurisdictions and a range of legal areas including contracts, compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents for JTB Europe Group’s global businesses, with a focus on the Asian sales markets.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across the organization, and liaise with relevant divisions to ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to our businesses and our internal departments (HR, Finance, and IT) on a variety of issues.
• Conduct research on a variety of topics including travel and tourism law, corporate law, data protection, regulatory matters, intellectual. property, and general compliance. Provide concise summaries and recommendations to senior counsel, management and the businesses.
• Manage intellectual property rights.
• Provide legal advice on M&A projects.
• Manage and organize legal documentation, maintain legal databases, and track compliance and litigation deadlines matters.
• Conduct internal trainings on legal and contract matters.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Manage and review progress of outstanding disputes and investigations.
• Provide legal support in settlement negotiations and other dispute resolution processes.
• Assist in managing external counsel in connection with litigation matters.
• Report litigation and investigation progress to management.

Compliance

• Assist in maintaining the company’s compliance management system.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of group policies and provide advice on their interpretation.
• Conduct internal compliance investigations.
• Provide compliance trainings.
• Liaise with relevant authorities if necessary.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB/LLM/JD) from an accredited institution.
• Admission to the state bar, where applicable, is considered an asset.
• At least 2 years of legal experience, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and general business law.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective in cross-functional team environments.
• Proactive and results-driven attitude.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

What we offer

• Hybrid working module
• Opportunity to work in an international environment.
• Diverse & Inclusive culture.
• Learning and training opportunities for growth.
• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities.