Senior Legal Counsel

Company Description NSTY Holding is a Malaysia-based holding company powering several dynamic consumer brands across food and beverage, fragrance, fashion, and fast-moving consumer goods. Under one roof, the group operates brands such as Pagi Malam, Lomak Salai, NBDY/Nobody Perfume, Nostalgya, and ENDS, offering talent exposure to multiple industries within a single career. The company emphasizes real ownership, rapid execution, and opportunities to build new initiatives rather than only maintaining existing ones. NSTY Holding invests in people through structured career frameworks, transparent pay bands, and data-driven People & Culture practices. Team members gain end-to-end business exposure, from boardroom strategy to factory-floor operations, in a culture focused on growth and impact.

Role DescriptionTo Lead The Legal, Risk And Compliance Function Across The Nsty Holding Group Of Businesses And Its International Markets. The Role Covers Legal Strategy, Intellectual Property Protection, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Governance And Enterprise Risk Management. It Is A Strategic Leadership Role That Protects The Group'S Interests While Enabling The Business To Grow Confidently, Responsibly And Sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

A. Legal Strategy & Contract Governance

• Lead The Drafting, Review, Negotiation And Management Of Commercial Agreements, Including Distribution, Licensing, Oem, Joint Venture, Shareholder, Supply And Partnership Agreements.
• Establish Contract Governance Frameworks, Approval Matrices, Standard Templates And The Contract Lifecycle Management Process.
• Advise Management On Commercial Risks, Contractual Obligations, Dispute Resolution And Exit Strategies.

B. Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

• Oversee The Group'S Global Trademark Portfolio, Covering Registration, Renewals, Oppositions, Enforcement And Infringement Matters.
• Protect The Group'S Brands, Product Designs, Packaging, Domains, Social Media Assets And Trade Secrets.
• Coordinate Anti-Counterfeiting Initiatives And Resolve Ip Conflicts Before New Product Launches.

C. Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

• Lead Regulatory Compliance Across Relevant Markets, Particularly The E-Cigarette, Vape, Nicotine And Consumer Product Sectors.
• Monitor Laws And Regulations On Product Registration, Licensing, Labelling, Advertising, Age Verification, Product Safety And Market Access.
• Liaise With Regulators, Customs Authorities, External Counsel And Licensing Bodies.
• Oversee Compliance Frameworks On Anti-Bribery, Data Protection, Trade Sanctions And Corporate Governance Requirements.

D. Enterprise Risk Management

• Develop And Maintain The Group'S Legal, Regulatory, Contractual, Reputational And Counterparty Risk Registers.
• Establish Risk Management Policies, Due Diligence Procedures And Internal Compliance Controls.
• Provide Regular Risk And Compliance Reports To The Ceo And Board, Including Mitigation Plans And Emerging Risks.
• Lead Legal And Regulatory Crisis Response When Required.

E. Corporate Legal Affairs & Dispute Management

• Oversee Statutory Records, Corporate Filings, Intercompany Agreements And Legal Structures Across Group Entities.
• Manage Commercial Disputes, Supplier And Distributor Claims, Investigations And Legal Proceedings.
• Appoint And Manage External Legal Counsel, With Effective Cost And Budget Control.
• Leadership & Business Partnership
• Build And Lead The Group'S Legal And Compliance Function, Including Internal Team Members And External Counsel.
• Work Closely With Commercial, Business Development, Sales, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, R&D And Other Business Units.
• Provide Practical, Commercially Focused Legal Advice That Supports Growth While Safeguarding The Group'S Interests.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with expertise in corporate and commercial Legal Issues relevant to FMCG, F&B, fashion, and fragrance sectors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Contract Negotiation, including drafting and negotiating supplier, distribution, licensing, and partnership agreements.
• Ability to manage Legal Document Preparation, including contracts, policies, compliance documentation, and board-level legal papers.
• Experience providing clear, pragmatic Legal Advice to senior stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution; admission to practice in Malaysia or equivalent relevant jurisdiction preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in-house or at a law firm, ideally with exposure to multi-brand or multi-industry environments.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple matters concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and employment law would be beneficial.

Preferred

• Postgraduate Qualification In Ip, Commercial Law Or International Trade Law.
• Professional Certification In Risk Management, Compliance Or Corporate Integrity.
• Exposure To Uae Free Zones, Africa, North Asia Or Southeast Asia.
• Experience In E-Cigarette, Vape, Nicotine, Fmcg Or Similarly Regulated Consumer Industries.