Legal Counsel Manager
Legal Counsel Manager
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5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Provide legal advice and/or support to all business units and corporate functions including the business development retail teams and HR departments of the various jurisdictions with specific focus on Malaysia
- Draft review negotiate and administer a host of agreements including store leases and licenses HR/employment documents marketing operational contracts
- Monitor and keep abreast with legal and regulatory developments in the relevant jurisdictions and ensure compliance with applicable laws including without limitation privacy laws and regulations
- Manage all queries and correspondences between company and governmental authorities
- Assisting the Intellectual Property team on intellectual property and brand protection matters including the enforcement of company s intellectual property rights on an ad hoc basis
- Collaborate with Company HQ in the implementation and rollout of global plans programs and policies for South East Asia and Oceania
- Take the lead in instructing and supervising company secretaries of the various company group entities
- Engagement and management of external counsel on a case by case basis
- Management of litigation disputes and complaints
- Maintain the contract database for the region
Requirements
- Law degree from a commonwealth country and called to a commonwealth Bar
- Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in corporate / commercial law preferably gained in both an international law firm and in the legal department of a multinational company. Experience with corporate transactional work and regional work within the retail/FMCG industry is preferred.
- Familiarity with privacy laws and regulations and confidence in advising on privacy matters and the collection process and use of consumer data
- Strong analytical problemsolving and drafting skills with an eye for detail
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Behasa Melayu with good communication and interpersonal skills adept at interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
- Good business acumen and commercially savvy demonstrating sound risk assessment capabilities and ability to articulate proposals clearly balancing the requirement for technical expertise and the bigger commercial picture
- Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment ability to prioritise under pressure
- Strong organizational adaptation and change management skills
- Team player with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds functions and cultures
Employment Type
Full Time
