Legal and Compliance Manager (Consumer Goods)
Our client is a homegrown Malaysian health food brand, an e-commerce startup experiencing high growth in their operations across the Asian region. Currently, they are hiring for a Legal and Compliance Manager to act as the Head of Department, to establish their legal team and manage the legal and compliance affairs on behalf of the organization.
Job Description:
1. Managing the Legal and Compliance Department, reporting to the CEO directly
2. Preparing and reviewing contracts, agreements, letters, and legal documents
3. Developing company policies and responding to policy violations
4. Overseeing all business operations relating to compliance, including policies, investments, and procedures
5. Providing legal advice on complaints made against the company and making recommendations to management as necessary, as well as advising the management on legislation, policy, and guidelines affecting the company
6. Leading internal compliance investigations and assisting in risk monitoring
7. Escalating suspicious alerts for further review, investigation, and filing suspicious transaction reports
The Successful Applicant:
1. Bachelor's in Law (LL.B) (Hons)
2. At least 8-10 years of experience in practice or in-house
3. Possesses good knowledge of legal principles from the consumer goods / FMCG / retail industry
4. Fluency in Mandarin is essential
5. Proactive and strategic in providing legal advice
What's on Offer:
You will have the opportunity to join an exciting and high-growth e-commerce startup, with leadership opportunities to set up and run the legal and compliance department. You will also have great regional exposure.
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