Legal Counsel (SEA and India)

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.

For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy.

About the Role

AVEVA is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, supporting our business across Southeast Asia and India. This role will primarily focus on commercial legal matters, partnering closely with our Sales and Commercial teams to review, draft, and negotiate customer contracts — including tenders, proposals, and software agreements covering cloud, subscription, and service offerings.

In addition to commercial contracts, the Legal Counsel will support general corporate legal matters across Southeast Asia and India, providing practical, business-oriented advice on topics such as procurement, employment, data protection and corporate governance as needed.

Working as part of an experienced and collaborative APAC Legal team, the successful candidate will play a key role in enabling business growth through pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice. The role reports directly to the Regional Legal Lead, India & Southeast Asia based in Malaysia, and involves close collaboration with colleagues across functions such as Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and HR.

What will you be doing?

• Be an integral part of the continued growth of AVEVA’s commercial deal pursuits as well as general legal issues that arise primarily within the Southeast Asia region, with occasional support for India-related activities

• To ensure compliance with all applicable laws and group legal guidelines

• Advise, review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to software services agreements, maintenance agreements, consultancy agreements, global contractual framework agreements, procurement, subcontractor, and strategic alliance agreements, as well as other in-bound commercial agreements

• Liaise with and be the point of contact for internal business clients and other members of the legal department

• Assist with various special projects as may be assigned, such as developing and improving standard contract templates, policies, and processes; improving the contract management process; and educating internal teams to ensure conformity and consistency in the application of relevant policies

• Manage and coordinate with internal subject matter experts, external counsel, and relevant authorities as needed

Requirements: 

• Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience, whether in a top tier law firm or in-house legal team

• Strong command of spoken and written English; working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage

• Exposure to TMT work such as software licensing and maintenance services is an advantage

• Solid contract drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling standard commercial agreements

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Willing to travel

Legal at AVEVA

Our global team of lawyers, compliance experts and contract managers play a central role in protecting AVEVA’s interests and ensuring the company operates with the highest levels of integrity.

We provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, contracts, and legal frameworks – all at the fascinating and fast-moving intersection of technology and the industrial sector. If you’re flexible and enjoy tackling complex challenges, you’ll be right at home in the AVEVA Legal team.

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.