Legal Manager (High Volume F&B Contract/Catering to Gov/GLC/Pvt) Bangi/Semenyih

Ag Staffing Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee regulatory compliance and contract management within the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in employment law and commercial contracts. Responsibilities include managing licenses, drafting agreements, and advising on labor laws, ensuring that the company complies with all regulatory requirements while supporting operational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant legal experience in-house or in legal practice.
• Ability to balance legal compliance with operational realities.
• Experience in handling employment law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage local authority licenses and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Draft and review service and supply chain agreements.
• Advise on labor laws and corporate governance matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Employment law

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Legal Manager (High Volume F&B Contract/Catering to Gov/GLC/Pvt) Bangi/Semenyih

Overview

Legal Manager acts as the bridge between culinary operations and regulatory compliance.

Job Scope

The job scope generally falls into four primary pillars:

1. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

This is the most critical part of the role in Malaysia. You are responsible for ensuring the company "keeps its doors open" by managing:

Local Authority Licenses

Securing and renewing Premise and Signboard licenses from local councils (e.g., DBKL, MBPJ, MBSA).

Health & Safety

Ensuring compliance with the Food Act 1983 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. This includes verifying that all staff have valid Typhoid vaccinations and Food Handler training certificates.

Halal Certification

Liaising with JAKIM or state departments (JAIN) to obtain and maintain Halal status, which is often commercially vital in Malaysia.

MOH Registration

Managing the company's profile on the FoSIM (Food Safety Information System of Malaysia) portal.

2. Commercial Contract Management

Catering is a B2B and B2C heavy industry. Your scope includes drafting and reviewing:

Service Agreements

Ensuring clear terms for corporate catering, wedding events, and long-term canteen management contracts (including indemnity and cancellation clauses).

Supply Chain Contracts

Drafting agreements with raw material suppliers, logistics providers, and cold-chain warehouses.

Tenancy Agreements

Managing leases for central kitchens, office spaces, or retail outlets.

3. Corporate Governance & Employment

Labor Laws: Advising on the Employment Act 1955 (including recent amendments), specifically regarding overtime, public holiday pay for kitchen staff, and foreign worker quotas/levies.

Secretarial Matters: Working with the Company Secretary to file annual returns and maintain board minutes.

Intellectual Property: Protecting the company’s brand, unique recipes (as trade secrets), and trademarking logos/sub-brands.

Customer Claims: Handling legal responses to food poisoning allegations or breach of contract claims from disgruntled clients.

Debt Recovery: Managing the legal process for recovering unpaid invoices from corporate clients or event organizers.

External Counsel: Managing and instructing outside law firms if a matter proceeds to litigation or arbitration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Qualified Advocate & Solicitor is an advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years relevant legal experience, either in-house or legal practice.
• Experience handling employment law, commercial contracts, & regulatory compliance.
• Prior exposure to F&B, catering facilities management, or labor intensive industries is highly advantageous.
• Ability to balance legal compliance with operational realities.