Legal Executive

Job Responsibilities

• Contract & Legal Document Management
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (supplier, distributor, franchise, tenancy, licensing).
• Ensure contracts align with legal requirements and company policies.
• Maintain records of agreements and renewals.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure company operations comply with local and international food laws (e.g., Food Act 1983, HACCP, FSSC, GMP).
• Handle halal certification processes (JAKIM), if applicable.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (KPDN, MOH, SIRIM, etc.).
• Risk Management & Legal Advisory
• Advise management on legal implications of business decisions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to new products or business strategies.
• Monitor changes in laws, especially those affecting food safety, labeling, packaging, and advertising.
• Corporate Governance
• Prepare board resolutions and maintain statutory records.
• Liaise with the company secretary for filings (SSM).
• Ensure proper documentation for annual general meetings, shareholder resolutions, etc.
• Litigation Support
• Assist in dispute resolution or litigation matters (e.g., supplier disagreements, consumer complaints).
• Coordinate with external lawyers when necessary.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Management
• Monitor and manage trademarks, patents, and copyrights for branding and product names.
• Handle brand protection or infringement issues.
• Internal Policy & Training
• Draft internal legal policies (e.g., employee code of conduct, anti-bribery).
• Educate teams (sales, marketing, production) on legal compliance and ethical standards.

Job Requirements

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