Legal & Compliance Manager – FMCG

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Legal and Compliance Manager to enhance their legal frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing compliance registers, and acting as a liaison with government agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong legal advisory skills and experience in compliance management, providing support for the company's ethical practices and legal integrity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Stable career growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Called to the bar with a strong academic background.
• Experience in legal advisory, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent drafting skills for legal and business documents.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage legal frameworks aligned with company vision.
• Review and draft company agreements to ensure legal compliance.
• Act as liaison with government agencies and oversee compliance training programs.

Skills

Legal advisory

Compliance management

Stakeholder engagement

Legal research

Education

Called to the bar

Reputable university degree

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a renowned FMCG company and are one of the market leaders in the industry. They are looking for someone to fill a new Legal and Compliance Manager role in their office in Klang.

Your new role

• Establish, implement, and manage effective legal frameworks aligned with the company’s vision, while identifying and mitigating potential legal risks through proactive advice to management.
• Review, draft, and vet all company agreements and legal documents to ensure compliance with legal standards and safeguard business interests. Maintain a structured and secure legal filing system for accessibility.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive compliance register, ensuring adherence to Malaysian and international standards, including Halal certification, ESG, BRC, HACCP, SQF, EMP, and GMP requirements.
• Act as the company’s liaison with government agencies, local authorities, and trade associations**, while collaborating with external legal counsel on litigation, enforcement, and regulatory matters.
• Lead compliance training programs, deliver clear guidance on policies and procedures, support customer enquiries regarding regulatory matters, and foster a corporate culture of integrity and ethical conduct.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Called to the bar and came from a reputable university.
• Experienced in legal advisory, compliance management, stakeholder engagement, and interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.
• Proficient in drafting legal, corporate, and business documents with clarity, maintaining a professional tone, and effectively conveying complex information.
• Skilled in conducting thorough legal research, interpreting complex regulations and policies, and providing strategic insights for decision-making.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• A competitive compensation package.
• A stable platform for long-term career growth with the company.
• Flexible working hours

What you need to do now

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