Senior Legal counsel

• Regional Exposure Across Asia
• Strategic Business Partner Role
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised international consumer brand with a strong presence across manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce channels. With operations spanning multiple regions, the organisation is committed to innovation, ethical business practices, and developing talent within a collaborative and international environment.

Job Description

• Act as a trusted legal partner to business leaders across manufacturing and retail operations in Asia.
• Provide practical legal advice on commercial, corporate, employment, compliance, and operational matters.
• Identify legal risks and recommend commercially sound solutions to support business objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including procurement, supply, service, and leasing contracts.
• Advise on retail-related legal matters, including store operations, landlord negotiations, and consumer regulations.
• Support marketing, promotional, and advertising activities to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate business initiatives and projects.
• Lead and support strategic projects involving legal risk assessment and governance requirements.
• Manage external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions and ensure cost-effective legal support.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, including board documentation, resolutions, and statutory compliance.
• Partner with compliance teams to implement policies, training programmes, and regulatory initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting business operations across the region.
• Support dispute management and employment-related legal matters when required.
• Promote a strong culture of integrity, ethics, and regulatory compliance throughout the organisation.
• Leverage legal technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and consistency in legal processes.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Senior Legal Counsel Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and qualified to practise law.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house legal exposure.
• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, and employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently and provide commercially focused advice.
• Excellent English communication skills with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Regional legal exposure across Asia, partnering with stakeholders in multiple markets including manufacturing, retail, and commercial functions.
• Opportunity to act as a true legal business partner, influencing strategic decisions and supporting business growth.
• Broad legal scope covering commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment law, compliance, intellectual property, retail operations, and regulatory matters.
• Highly visible role with regular interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the region.
• International and collaborative working environment with strong opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to complex, high-impact projects that will enhance both legal and commercial capabilities.
• Opportunity to work closely with global compliance and legal teams, gaining international best practices.
• Career progression opportunities within a large multinational organisation with a strong internal mobility culture.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace that encourages curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Forward-thinking environment that embraces legal technology and AI tools to improve legal operations and efficiency.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with market-leading organisations.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment that values ownership, accountability, and results.
  
  

Ideal for legal professionals looking to move beyond traditional legal advisory work and become a strategic business partner within a growing international organisation.

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