Salary : Up to USD 15,000 plus attractive bonus
Location : Myanmar [Burma]
Job type : Permanent
Discipline : Legal & Compliance
Reference : EPHYO70184

Job Description

Chief Legal Officer at a Network Service Provider in Yangon, Myanmar

  • Oversee driving comprehensive revenue growth by integrating and aligning all revenue-generating functions within a company

  • Up to USD 15,000 plus attractive bonus

About the Company

The company is known for driving digital transformation and innovation in telecommunications, offering internet services, and investing in smart solutions and digital infrastructure

The Role

This role is responsible for legal risk management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation, and contracts while supporting business objectives and protecting the company’s legal interests

Description

  • Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy to ensure compliance and reduce legal risks

  • Provide expert legal advice to the CEO, executive management, and board of directors on business initiatives, contracts, risks, and regulatory matters

  • Oversee all legal affairs including litigation, corporate governance, labor law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and data privacy

  • Manage external legal counsel and legal budgets

  • Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements in local and international markets

  • Lead and develop the internal legal team, promoting high standards of legal practice

  • Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business

  • Draft, review, and negotiate high-level contracts and agreements

  • Collaborate closely with compliance, risk management, and internal audit departments

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) required; Master’s degree (LLM) preferred

  • Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

  • Experience in the telecommunications, technology, or regulated industry strongly preferred

  • Proven experience in managing complex legal and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions

  • Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Excellent knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law

  • High ethical standards and sound judgment

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

  • Ability to balance legal risk with business needs in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficiency in English (required)

Benefits

Attractive Allowances and Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

A Rapidly growing company, there is a development plan in place for a management role in the future

For More Information contact Ei Kay Zin Phyo on Telegram @eikay_myworld