Legal Counsel – APAC (FMCG | Commercial & Regulatory Law)

Hudson Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking multinational in the FMCG sector as a Legal Counsel for Asia Pacific. This dynamic role involves providing strategic legal support across commercial and regulatory matters, particularly in Japan and South Korea. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and manage legal risks while driving business initiatives. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and proactive risk management, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a respected global business. Be part of a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified with 8–10 years’ PQE, ideally with FMCG experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and food laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters in FMCG.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across APAC.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Regulatory Frameworks

Food Laws

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Legally Qualified

8–10 Years PQE

Job description

Legal Counsel – APAC (FMCG | Commercial & Regulatory Law)

Location: Singapore

Hudson is proud to be partnering with a leading multinational in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector to appoint a Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. This is an exciting opportunity to join a lean, high-performing legal team that supports strategic business operations across the region.

The Opportunity

As Legal Counsel for Asia Pacific, you will play a critical role in providing legal support and proactive risk management across a wide range of commercial activities. Working directly with cross-functional teams—particularly Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing—you will help guide the business in making smart, ethical decisions while ensuring compliance with local regulations, especially in food and consumer law.

The ideal candidate is a commercially astute, pragmatic legal advisor with strong expertise in commercial contracts, regulatory frameworks, and experience navigating complex food laws in Japan and South Korea. This is a dynamic role offering broad exposure, autonomy, and close collaboration with senior stakeholders in a growing and innovative organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters within the FMCG context, with a focus on Japan and South Korea.

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across the APAC region.

• Act as a trusted business partner to regional functions including Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain—supporting initiatives while managing legal and regulatory risks.

• Monitor changes in food-related regulations across key markets and proactively advise the business on implications and required actions.

• Work closely with external counsel to ensure robust legal guidance in jurisdictions with complex regulatory environments.

• Participate in the development and implementation of legal policies, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance frameworks.

• Support regional expansion efforts with practical, business-minded legal input.

About You

• Legally qualified with 8–10 years’ PQE, ideally with a blend of top-tier law firm and in-house experience, preferably within the FMCG or related consumer goods sector.

• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, food laws, and consumer protection regulations, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

• Able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and provide clear, strategic legal advice.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with the business, pre-empt legal risks, and provide practical solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Korean and/or Japanese would be advantageous but not a must to effectively communicate with Korean and/or Japanese -speaking clients.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a respected global business, where legal is viewed as a strategic partner. You’ll join a collaborative and agile legal team, with the scope to make a real impact across high-growth markets in Asia.

To submit your application, please apply via this post or email your CV to [e-mail]. Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Company information

Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd

EA No. 23C2056

Registration No. 18C9146

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