Legal Executive

AJINOMOTO (MALAYSIA) BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced legal executive to manage contract negotiations, ensure compliance with food laws, and provide legal advice to management. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Law and has 3-4 years of relevant experience in legal practice. This role requires strong drafting and analytical skills, as well as good communication in English and Malay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts.
• Ensure compliance with food laws and handle halal certification.
• Advise on legal implications of business decisions.
• Prepare board resolutions and maintain records.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English and Malay

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law

Job description

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

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Law
• Preferably minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department
• Preferably Executive specializing in Legal
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and litigation processes.
• Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
• Good communication skills in English, Malay language for both spoken and written
• 1 Executive positions available