Legal Executive

AJINOMOTO (MALAYSIA) BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry in Malaysia is looking for a Legal Executive to oversee contract management, ensure compliance with food laws, and provide legal advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and 3-4 years of experience, ensuring strong legal support and risk management strategies for the company's operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department.
• Preferably Executive specializing in Legal.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and legal documents, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.
• Advise management on legal implications and mitigate risks.
• Prepare board resolutions and maintain statutory records.
• Assist in dispute resolution and coordinate with external lawyers.

Skills

Strong understanding of corporate law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation processes

Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills

Good communication skills in English and Malay

Education

Bachelor Degree 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 Requirement

• 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