Legal Executive

Our client is an established duty-free retail operator specializing in a wide range of lifestyle and premium products, catering to both local and international travelers. Strategically positioned to capture cross-border and tourist traffic, the company offers competitive pricing, strong brand partnerships, and a customer-focused shopping experience, supported by efficient operations and effective merchandising strategies to drive consistent business growth.

Job Summary

Manage and oversee all licensing matters including Critical Goods Licensing and overall regulatory compliance.

- Handle application, renewal, and compliance for business-related licenses (e.g., warehouse license, business premise license, retail & wholesale license, public house license, entertainment license, etc.).

- Liaise with relevant government authorities, municipal councils, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals and renewals.

- Draft, review, and prepare official letters, notices, agreements, and legal correspondence.

- Provide legal and compliance advisory support to internal stakeholders.

- Ensure company operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

- Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and advise management on necessary actions.

- Maintain proper documentation and records of all legal and licensing matters.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or related field is required.

- Minimum 3 years of working experience as a Legal Executive or in a similar legal/compliance role.

- Hands-on experience handling critical goods licensing and various business-related licenses.

- Strong knowledge of local regulatory and municipal requirements.

- Experience liaising with government authorities.

- Strong drafting skills for formal letters and legal documents.

- Detail-oriented, independent, and able to manage multiple licensing matters simultaneously.

- Good communication and negotiation skills.