Ice Cream Malaysia & Singapore General Counsel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences – transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business, our customers’ businesses, and our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment – we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands such as Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest ice cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of the Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the General Counsel Asia, the General Counsel (MYSG) is of a generalist commercial nature and will be the legal point of contact for Magnum Ice Cream entities in Malaysia and Singapore across all business units. This person will provide advice, recommendations and solutions that are not only legally compliant but also commercially viable to enable business growth. The candidate should possess leadership qualities, be commercially minded, have strong business acumen and be able to provide practical and sound legal advice. He / she must be a leader of the highest ethical standards and professional integrity, be driven, accountable and committed to delivering the best results for the business. The General Counsel (MYSG) will also play a key role in supporting the General Counsel Asia in business integrity matters for the countries and to ensure internal and external compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice, identifying risk and providing mitigation for all legal areas including contracts, competition law, anti‑bribery, data privacy, employment and labour law, intellectual property, tax and customs, consumer laws, marketing regulations, and company law.
• Provide practical, accurate and timely counsel to business partners on a variety of legal topics (labour law, competition law, data privacy, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance).
• Advise business on marketing claims and regulatory compliance for all product categories.
• Prepare materials, training and education for business partners on internal policies, competition law, data privacy and business integrity (code of conduct).
• Draft and review contracts.
• Manage IP and brand protection matters.
• Support General Counsel Asia to evaluate and advise on different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations, the application of effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authorities, etc.), creating relations of trust.
• Assist General Counsel Asia in internal investigations for reported non‑compliance including taking any further necessary next steps.
• Develop and implement internal corporate policies and procedures to meet local regulatory needs.
• Liaise with and manage external counsels.
• Manage all phases of pre‑ and post‑litigation.
• Coordinate with external company secretaries to ensure timely submission of statutory documents and preparation of resolutions.
• Support the implementation and transition of legal projects (including tech and simplification projects).
• Business partner communications with external parties including consumers and regulators as required by the business.
• Support the General Counsel in managing strategies and plans to support the business goals.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and advise on the potential impact of these developments on the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

LEADERSHIP : The Ice Cream Way

We are looking for bold, driven individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and share our approach to growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

Focus on Growth

Embracing new challenges, seeking opportunities to innovate, and continuously looking for ways to expand and improve. Whether it’s scaling markets, evolving roles, or leading teams, we value those who see possibilities and take initiative.

Speed & Simplicity

Working efficiently, adapting quickly, and simplifying processes by leveraging technology to drive better outcomes. With ethical decision‑making as the backbone to this, we drive agility and stay focused.

Winning with Fun

Collaborating, integrating seamlessly with a founder / owner mindset, keeping what’s best for the company at the heart of all that is done. We build diverse, inclusive, and winning teams that drive our business.

Bold Innovations

Experimenting with fresh ideas and innovative thinking that shape our industry, through product development, process improvements, and customer experiences. Being obsessed with the consumer, we embrace change to drive growth.

Care & Challenge

Fostering an open, transparent environment where team members can grow, share feedback openly, holding themselves and each other to high standards while maintaining a strong sense of support and camaraderie.

Expertise in Our Category

A deep understanding of our industry, customers, and market trends enabling us to stay ahead and turn challenges into opportunities. Curiosity, insight, and a willingness to learn and lead enables us to remain market makers.

If these qualities resonate with you, we’d love to connect and explore how you can be part of our team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, it is envisaged that Unilever will internally separate its Ice Cream business by July 2025, at which point this role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company. It is expected that the Ice Cream business will then separate from Unilever by the end of 2025. Any impact on terms and conditions of employment will be communicated in due course. This proposal is subject to consultation where legally required.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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