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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