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Egyptian, Lebanese, Any Arab National
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Leadership
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Group CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management.
Develop and implement the organization’s legal strategies across multiple geographies.
Anticipate and proactively address legal and regulatory risks in diverse jurisdictions.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Ensure corporate governance structures comply with international best practices and local laws.
Oversee company secretarial matters, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and compliance filings.
Establish and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
Ensure alignment with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and international compliance standards.
Contract Management & Commercial Advisory
Review, draft, and negotiate high-value contracts, joint ventures, partnerships, and vendor agreements.
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, financing, and strategic alliances.
Dispute Resolution & Risk Management
Lead dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration matters across regions.
Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks impacting operations.
Team Leadership & Development
Build, mentor, and lead the in-house legal team across regions.
Promote a culture of compliance, ethics, and legal awareness.
Manage external legal resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
Desired Candidate Profile
LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution: Master’s in Law (LLM) preferred.
12–15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
Strong expertise in international law including Malaysia law. corporate law, commercial law, international contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Experience managing legal affairs in multinational organizations.
Knowledge of regulatory environments in South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Strong negotiation, advisory, and leadership skills.
Fluency in English required; Arabic/French/other regional languages are a plus.
Open to candidates with Egyptian or Lebanese nationality who are willing to relocate to Malaysia.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
- FMCG
- Foods
- Beverages
Department / Functional Area
- Lawyers
- Legal Advisors
Keywords
- Legal Head
- Legal Manager
- Senior Counsel
- International Law
- MENA
- Middle East
- Africa
- FMCG
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