Senior Legal Counsel - APAC

AAUS FMC Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 300.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FMC Corporation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join its APAC Legal team. You will partner with commercial, corporate, compliance, and HR functions, advising on a wide range of matters across multiple APAC jurisdictions.

The role requires a pragmatic lawyer with strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent stakeholder management, and fluency in English. 10+ PQE in a regulated industry is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted to the Bar in at least one APAC jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience providing legal support across multiple APAC jurisdictions; regional experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Advise on commercial, corporate, compliance, employment and dispute matters across APAC.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and regulatory filings.
• Support corporate governance and external counsel coordination; manage risk with business partners.

Kenntnisse

Bar admission

APAC experience

Stakeholder management

Drafting & negotiation

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture's biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting‑edge and next‑generation crop protection technologies - including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr - to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We're looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you'll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we're building a more resilient planet - one innovation at a time.

Position Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel is part of FMC's APAC Legal team and provides broad legal support across multiple jurisdictions in the Asia‑Pacific region. This person will act as a trusted business partner, advising on a wide range of commercial, corporate, compliance, employment and dispute‑related matters. The role requires a pragmatic and business‑oriented lawyer who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives while working closely with regional and global stakeholders. The position also contributes to legal operations, process improvement and the continued development of an integrated APAC legal function.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Role

Commercial & Business Partnership

• Act as a legal business partner to commercial and functional teams across APAC jurisdictions.
• Support business teams by:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including distribution and agency agreements, supply, manufacturing and tolling agreements, licensing, collaboration and R&D agreements, NDAs, and standard commercial contracts.
  • Supporting key strategic projects, including new business models and product launches.
  • Advising on regulatory matters.

Corporate & Governance

• Support corporate governance matters for APAC entities, including:
  • Board and shareholder documentation.
  • Director appointments and resignations.
  • Coordination with external counsel on statutory filings.
  • Ensuring appropriate legal oversight of corporate actions in assigned jurisdictions.

Ethics & Compliance

• Support the implementation of compliance programs across the region, including:
  • Delivering training on key local regulations and FMC policies.
  • Investigating potential non‑compliance issues and making recommendations in support of the Global Ethics Office.

Claims & Litigation Management

• Manage claims and litigation across selected APAC jurisdictions, including commercial, product, employment, and regulatory disputes.
• Coordinate and oversee external counsel, including strategy and cost control.
• Assess risks and provide practical recommendations to the business.

Employment & HR Support

• Act as a legal partner to the HR team on employment matters, including:
  • Disciplinary matters and terminations.
  • Employee disputes.
  • Advising on labor law compliance and employment risk management.

Team Collaboration & Legal Operations

• Work collaboratively within a regional and remote APAC legal team supporting multiple countries.
• Partner with colleagues in the Global Law Department on matters including intellectual property, governance, ethics, and compliance.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel efficiently, with a strong focus on cost control and value.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, template standardization, and process improvements.
• Utilize legal technology tools, including contract lifecycle management systems, law firm spend and invoice tracking systems, and AI‑powered contract review tools.

The Candidate

• Admitted to the Bar in at least one APAC jurisdiction (common law background preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of post‑qualification experience (PQE), with significant experience in a highly regulated industry (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, or FMCG).
• Experience providing legal support across multiple APAC jurisdictions; regional legal experience is highly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal matters.
• Strong legal and commercial acumen with a practical, solution‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, agile, and matrixed organization.
• Self‑motivated team player with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional APAC language (Mandarin or Malay/Bahasa) is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Functional and technical legal expertise
• Problem-so