Legal Manager

P&G México; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic legal professional to serve as the sole country lawyer in Malaysia. This role emphasizes legal expertise in employment matters, compliance, and commercial agreements while fostering government relations and promoting inclusion and sustainability initiatives. You will be a strategic partner, guiding the business through complex legal landscapes and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Join a diverse team committed to creating impactful brands and improving consumer lives globally. If you are passionate about legal advocacy and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters and compliance in Malaysia.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Monitor legislative developments and influence policy.

Skills

Fluent in Bahasa

Fluent in English

Excellent written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Law Degree from Malaysia

Job description

Job Location

KUALA LUMPUR GENERAL OFFICE

Job Description

Overview

This role will focus on 3 main aspects: legal, government relations and communications for P&G Malaysia. You will be the sole country lawyer in Malaysia, using practical problem-solving skills and agility to excel in a highly dynamic business environment while supporting business operations.

What success looks like:

• A strategic legal partner to the business solving problems creatively and resolving our business partners’ legal needs across critically meaningful, challenging and dynamic legal spaces.
• To lead with courage, being able to decisively weigh risks and advise the best path forward while mitigating legal risks
• Have a passion for Equality & Inclusion and Sustainability
• Outstanding ability to collaborate with others, while working independently as the sole country lawyer

Job Responsibilities

Legal:

• Advise on matters in Malaysia employment matters, including (a) general labor and employment matters; (b) compliance and internal investigations; (c) employee field and departures; and (d) employee compensation and benefits
• Draft, negotiate, commercial agreements and related commercial transactions, which involve both internal and external agreements such as distribution agreements, promotions, talent, media, IP, and agency agreements
• Advise on sales, distribution, advertising, promotion, labeling, sponsorships, pricing, competition, privacy, cybersecurity and IT Law, consumer protection, stewardship, general compliance
• Ensure legal compliance for P&G legal entities in Malaysia including ensuring accurate shareholder resolutions, Powers of Attorney, Letters of Authorization, and similar documents for maintenance of the corporate entities

Government Relations:

• Monitor legislative developments, identify emerging issues to the company, and strategic counsel to help the business
• Lead the influencing policy and legislation realities with the business goals
• Establish and maintain P&G relationships with the government, embassies, and representation in industry associations and chambers of commerce

Communications:

• Crafting and driving strategies and initiatives to promote E&I and Sustainability at P&G Malaysia, in close collaboration with the HR and Leadership Team
• Amplifying the regional and global E&I and Sustainability initiatives by tailoring them to the local context

Job Qualifications

• Law Degree from Malaysia
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Malaysia
• 2-4 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department (ideally FMCG company), preferably with expertise in commercial and/or corporate law, and experience in litigation

Skills

• Fluent in Bahasa and in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and very strong problem-solving skills
• Capacity to handle a wide variety of responsibilities and exciting priorities with accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability and initiative to set priorities and meet targets
• Track record of success in professional and personal activities
• Proven track record to work as a member of a team
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, oriented attitude is a plus especially during issues and crises
• Social skills to persuade, influence, and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tampax and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000130376

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