Our client is a well-established global retail multinational with a strong presence across the Asia Pacific region. They are now seeking to hire an experienced Legal Counsel to be part of their in-house legal team.
Responsibilities:
- Support and take the lead in negotiating, preparing and reviewing various legal documents, sales & commercial agreements, procurement agreements, employment-law/social security-related agreements, service agreements, tenancy agreements, and investments-related agreements.
- Ensure contracts and agreements are compliant with legal and statutory requirements and provide proactive legal advice to achieve business and strategic objectives while fully and appropriately managing legal risks and leveraging on the candidate’s legal expertise.
- Develop, refine policies, processes, regulatory and compliance frameworks to elevate the internal ways of working to international best practices while also supporting the education and learning of various stakeholders, where needed.
- Assist in corporate governance matters, including corporate filings, internal board meetings, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Keeping abreast and updating the business on any legal and regulatory developments impacting the organisation's business and the industry in general.
Requirements:
- Degree in Law or Business with at least 3-5 PQE
- Experience in Retail or FMCG industry experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and experience in tenancy agreements within the Asia Pacific region.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills with the proven ability to build and sustain relationships.
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, and analytical approach to delivering results while also taking initiative and certain decisions independently.
