Manager, Legal

FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri-business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.

Job Description

• Reviewing and drafting various types of contracts and other legal documentation for the Group;

• Managing, negotiating contracts with internal and external parties and finalising agreements for execution;

• Highlight legal risks effectively via the established governance process;

• Providing legal counsel, advice and guidance to the Group (on general or specific areas of law);

• Identifying and escalating legal, regulatory and compliance issues within the Group;

• Developing legal policies on contract process and ensuring compliance with the legal policies & procedures for the Group;

• Reviewing and updating standard legal templates as and when necessary;

• Direct interface with the business and technical team on legal issues and strategies;

• Develop and manage legal policies and procedures and ensure compliance on the same;

• Supporting and assisting the superiors in all areas of work; and

• Projects and assignments as and when assigned by the Chief Counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws and related field; and

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a legal environment.

• Experience in-house legal counsel or equivalent is an added advantage.

• Preferably Legal Practice certified or any certifications from other professional bodies; and

• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).