Legal Counsel

WORQ is a flexible-office and community company, with products in coworking spaces, community app, enterprise solutions and looking to grow its offerings to better service and innovate the real estate market. As an innovation firm in this industry, WORQ is a venture capital-backed startup invested by Cradle, 500 Start-Ups, Phillip Capital, Space Matrix ( a sister company of Jungle Ventures ), as well as private investors from Goldman Sachs and Temasek. Winning 5 awards including, Voted the Best Coworking Space of Malaysia by the Malaysia Rice Bowl Startup Awards in 2017, Coworker Member’s Choice Award winner in 2018, Outstanding Incubator / Coworking Space Winner in 2018, Coworker Member’s Choice Award winner for Kuala Lumpur category in 2019 and Coworker Member’s Choice Awards winner with 100,000 sqft of space and growing, housing over 281 companies, we have been able to fuel collaboration on a scale never seen before in Malaysian entrepreneurship history. 

WORQ’s fast growth in a sustainable manner has garnered the continued support and investment from the VC world including its latest third round of financing completed amidst COVID-19 with backing from seven follow-on investors, signifying investor confidence in its potential. Its sustainability and risk management is bar none and endorsed by six of the major banks in Malaysia extending loan offers to WORQ, passing the stringent risk test of traditional banks. With a strong base, WORQ is poised to capitalize on the fast-growing flexible office market to reach its vision of making people prosper by working together. It's a massive dream, and we're working passionately to fulfill it. We can't do it alone though - this is where you come in.

• Corporate Legal Oversight: Provide comprehensive legal guidance to support WORQ’s corporate strategy and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory standards.

• Deal Structuring and Execution: Draft, negotiate, and close various agreements, including customer contracts, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, employment agreements and vendor engagements.

• Real Estate and Leasing: Oversee leasing and landlord negotiations, ensuring favorable terms for WORQ’s growing portfolio of office spaces.

• Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead legal due diligence and contract negotiations for M&A and investment transactions, safeguarding WORQ’s interests.

• Partnership Development: Structure and manage joint ventures, partnerships, and other collaborative agreements with external stakeholders.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain compliance frameworks for regulatory requirements, risk assessments, and dispute resolution.

• Legal Operations Standardization: Develop templates, policies, and best practices to ensure efficiency and consistency across all legal processes.

• Advisory Role: Support the management team with strategic growth efforts, focusing on corporate deals in the industry, as well as expansion plans with local landlords to drive growth and market presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; professional qualification (e.g., admission to the Bar) is required.

• At least 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in corporate, real estate, or commercial law.

• Direct experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, managing end-to-end deals, and navigating legal complexities in high-growth environments.

• Prior roles within investment banking, venture capital/private equity, or real estate firms are highly advantageous.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to manage high-stakes transactions.

• Exceptional analytical abilities to assess risks and devise effective strategies.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

• Proven ability to lead legal operations and influence cross-functional teams.