Opportunity Details

The client, a leading consumer goods company in APAC, is seeking an APAC Regional Legal Director to lead their legal team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Legal team and external advisors to provide high-quality legal advice. Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating various agreements, enforcing corporate governance and compliance policies, and providing legal guidance on M&A, joint ventures, and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of legal experience, team management skills, and expertise in areas such as JVs, M&A, and lease agreements.

The APAC Regional Legal Director will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing legal team and collaborate with key stakeholders in the region. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, and senior management. The successful candidate will be a charismatic and dynamic leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers the chance to be at the forefront of impactful legal work, providing commercially focused advice on a wide range of agreements and strategic legal guidance on complex matters for a listed company in the consumer goods industry.

In addition to leading the legal function for the client in the APAC region, the APAC Regional Legal Director will play a key role in enforcing corporate governance and compliance policies. The role requires expertise in areas such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and lease agreements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and provide proactive legal guidance to senior management. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a legal professional with regional experience and a strong background in a global MNC setting.