Legal Counsel Commercial - APAC

Are you a motivated early-career lawyer eager to grow within the dynamic energy technology sector? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to impactful projects?

Join our Legal Team and help shape the future of energy!

Partner with us

As a Legal Counsel within the Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) business of Baker Hughes, you will support the legal and the business team in delivering practical, business-focused legal advice across a wide range of commercial and industry related matters within APAC. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal career in-house, gain exposure to international operations, and work closely with senior legal professionals and business stakeholders.

In this role, you will be:

Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including supply, service, and technology agreements.

Supporting in advising business teams on legal risks, compliance, and regulatory matters.

Conducting legal research and prepare internal memoranda on commercial, corporate, and local content issues.

Helping to manage contract risk and lifecycle processes, including execution, amendments, and renewals.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, and operations to ensure legal alignment with business objectives.

Participating in internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to build expertise in energy law and commercial practices.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you should have:

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent from an accredited university with a common law degree.

Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in an international law firm or in-house legal department, with exposure to commercial contracts or commercial matters.

Strong English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders. Second language commonly used in the business environment is a plus.

A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

A collaborative spirit and eagerness to contribute to team success.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Starting early / finishing early

Starting late / finishing late

Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day. Role will however be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits