Senior Legal Counsel - FMCG
Responsibilities -
- Spearhead the drafting, thorough review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of a diverse array of commercial agreements. These include, but are not limited to, vendor and supplier contracts, customer-facing terms and conditions, strategic partnership frameworks, intellectual property licensing arrangements, and employment-related documentation. Each contract is tailored to support business objectives while mitigating legal risk and ensuring operational clarity.
- Maintain robust legal compliance across SEA markets in which the company operates. This involves proactively monitoring and interpreting evolving regulatory landscapes, including corporate governance requirements, data protection and privacy laws, consumer rights legislation, advertising and marketing standards, and labor and employment regulations.
- Lead corporate governance initiatives by preparing and managing board resolutions, facilitating shareholder communications, and ensuring timely and accurate statutory filings in accordance with local legal obligations. This includes coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors to uphold governance best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
- Act as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional business teams, offering actionable insights and guidance on a wide spectrum of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters. This includes risk assessment, regulatory strategy, and legal input on business expansion, operational decisions, and dispute resolution.
Requirements -
- 7-10 PQE, with experience in FMCG or e-commerce
- JD or equivalent law degree
- Regional exposure and familarity across SEA markets
- Entreprenurial mindset
EA: R1981013
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