Legal Counsel - Food & Beverage About Our Client My client operates in the F&B industry.
Job Description Responsibilities Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documents (such as tenancies, service agreements; construction contracts; franchise agreements; marketing and suppliers' agreements). Lead in all regulatory compliance and reporting matters like Modern Slavery, Privacy, Whistleblowing etc. and keep updated on any new regulatory development impacting the business. Attend to corporate governance and company secretarial matters. Keep updated in relevant international and local legal and governance developments. Develop competence and provide education to relevant stakeholders in the area of laws and regulations. Uphold all internal policies and provide training. Be the key legal advisor to the Managing Director A&NZ. Proactively support management and other stakeholders by securing rights and assessing obligations to reduce exposure to legal risks and to optimise business opportunities. Liaise and cooperate with the APAC and Group Legal team to ensure alignment of country agenda. Record keeping, filing, and document and contract database management. The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with at least 5 years+ PQE with a reputable law firm and/or in-house corporate experience preferred in the F&B industry. Broad knowledge and background in corporate and commercial law, consumer law, and property and construction law. Strong commercial acumen with solid experience in contract review, negotiation, and drafting. Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including procurement agreements, services and consultancy agreements, MoU's, NDA's. Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and problem-solving. Confident written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills, with an ability to explain complex legal issues in concise and plain language at all levels within and outside the organization. Capable of working autonomously, in a team environment and across remote settings. What's on Offer Attractive package.
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