AM/SE, Legal (SEA)
Salary Market Aligned
Location Petaling Jaya
FULL_TIMEConsultant Eujinn Teo
Job Ref 1875230/001
Date posted 20 December 2022
petaling-jaya legal/other 2022-12-27 2023-02-18 legal Petaling Jaya MY Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.com.my https://www.robertwalters.com.my/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true
One of the largest multinational fast-moving consumer goods companies is currently seeking a high-calibre candidate for an AM/SE, Legal (SEA) job for their legal team in their Selangor office.
About the AM/SE, Legal (SEA) Role:
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be responsible in managing and/or rendering support on all range of legal and contractual matters across SEA, working with key stakeholders and business units and play a vital role in ensuring the continuous growth and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rendering legal advice and support to the sales and distribution team across SEA (e.g. Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam) and other export markets
- Drafting, reviewing and/or amending various contracts such as distribution agreements, trading terms, e-comm partnerships, subscriptions, products licensing deals and providing pragmatic legal advice
- Providing legal support to marketing teams, reviewing proposed marketing campaign mechanics, content, artwork, and packaging reviews, conducting IP and trademark clearance as well as supporting e-commerce activities
- Reviewing and structuring intercompany transactions for sale of goods and shared services across the region
- Managing some corporate secretarial matters for entities in SEA, working with the global teams for the proper documentation of capital/equity injections, declaration of dividends, repatriation of profits to head office, conducting board meetings and passing board resolutions, ensuring annual filing and registers of entities are updated
To succeed in this AM/SE, Legal (SEA) role, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with various commercial and business departments within the organisation, across borders and internal matrix.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) with at least three to five years of relevant experience. Experience working in multiple jurisdictions and/or with specialisation in brand laws will be viewed as an added advantage
- Strong influencing and alignment skills and courage to develop relationships with key stakeholders (sales, marketing, finance, regulatory etc) and excellent communication skills (both spoken and written)
- Sound judgement in interpreting the commercial risks vs business benefits and has strong business understanding
- Proactive, analytical with strategic mindset and able to work collaboratively
The successful AM/SE, Legal (SEA) will join a company whose expertise has made them the leader in their field. This well-recognised brand offers a great working environment with outstanding career progression opportunities.
If you enjoy working in fast-paced environment where constant change and development abounds, this AM/SE, Legal (SEA) role is for you. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground.
Apply now or email me today at eujinn.teo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
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