Labour Law Counsel
Position Overview
Job Description
Labour Law Counsel — Petronas
Petronas is seeking a Labour Law Counsel to join its Legal Division at the Petronas Twin Towers in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. The role involves advising on employment and industrial relations matters across Petronas's Malaysian operations, including its upstream subsidiaries, downstream petrochemical plants, and corporate headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on compliance with the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and Employees' Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 for Petronas's operational sites
- Handle industrial disputes, unfair dismissal claims, and trade union matters before the Industrial Court of Malaysia
- Draft and review employment contracts, collective agreements, and HR policies for Petronas's workforce of over 50,000 employees
- Advise on expatriate employment, work permits, and foreign worker compliance for Petronas's international operations
- Handle workplace safety legal matters and coordinate with DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health)
- Manage external counsel on employment litigation matters across Malaysian states
About Petronas Legal
Petronas offers a unique opportunity to handle employment law at scale for one of the world's largest petroleum companies, with a diverse workforce and complex multi-site operational structure.
Responsibilities
Labour Law Counsel — Petronas
Petronas is seeking a Labour Law Counsel to join its Legal Division at the Petronas Twin Towers in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. The role involves advising on employment and industrial relations matters across Petronas's Malaysian operations, including its upstream subsidiaries, downstream petrochemical plants, and corporate headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on compliance with the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and Employees' Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 for Petronas's operational sites
- Handle industrial disputes, unfair dismissal claims, and trade union matters before the Industrial Court of Malaysia
- Draft and review employment contracts, collective agreements, and HR policies for Petronas's workforce of over 50,000 employees
- Advise on expatriate employment, work permits, and foreign worker compliance for Petronas's international operations
- Handle workplace safety legal matters and coordinate with DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health)
- Manage external counsel on employment litigation matters across Malaysian states
About Petronas Legal
Petronas offers a unique opportunity to handle employment law at scale for one of the world's largest petroleum companies, with a diverse workforce and complex multi-site operational structure.
Requirements
- Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with 5-8 years PQE in employment and industrial relations law
- Strong knowledge of the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and OSHA 1994
- Experience appearing before the Industrial Court of Malaysia
- Experience advising large employers on workforce restructurings, VSS/MSS schemes, and collective bargaining
- LL.B. from a recognised university; CLP holder
- Excellent English and Bahasa Malaysia skills
- Experience in the oil and gas sector or heavy industry is preferred
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
RM16,000 - RM25,000/year
Practice Area
Labor Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Petronas Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
