Senior Legal Counsel

about the company
A leading regional Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and manufacturing multinational.

about the job

• Commercial Contracting & Risk Management: Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of high-value regional commercial contracts-including FMCG distribution, supply chain, procurement, and IP agreements-delivering practical, business-aligned legal advice that mitigates risk while enabling growth.

• Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Oversight: Direct litigation strategies, managing dispute resolutions and settlement negotiations autonomously while supervising external legal counsel across SEA to enforce strict budget and cost controls.

• Cross-Border Compliance & Governance: Oversee regulatory compliance, trade licensing, and import/export mandates across multiple SEA jurisdictions, actively monitoring legislative shifts to ensure local and regional legal alignment.

• Corporate Secretarial & Board Support: Manage corporate secretarial administration, drafting board resolutions and meeting minutes while liaising with company secretaries to maintain statutory registers and regulatory compliance.

• Legal Operations & Business Empowerment: Drive legal SOPs, contract template updates, and policy frameworks across functional teams (Sales, IT, Supply Chain) while delivering tailored legal training to streamline operational efficiency.

about the requirement

• 10+ years PQE with strong FMCG/manufacturing industry exposure and regional SEA market experience.