# Senior Legal Manager

**Company:** [Fuku](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cVzy4Zi49yLx9EZznjyX2v.md)
**Location:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

About the company:  
Vinda is a leading company in the hygiene and personal care industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. With a strong presence in multiple countries, Vinda is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers through sustainable and effective products. The company values integrity, excellence, and teamwork, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.  
  
Job responsibilities:  
\- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including sales, procurement, distribution, logistics, export, and IP-related contracts.  
\- Provide practical legal advice to support business operations while effectively managing legal and contractual risks.  
\- Lead and manage litigation and disputes, including overseeing external counsel and settlement strategies.  
\- Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, licensing, import/export, sanctions, and cross-border legal matters across Southeast Asia.  
\- Support corporate secretarial matters, including board resolutions, minutes, statutory records, and regulatory filings.  
\- Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, SOPs, and compliance programmes.  
\- Conduct legal training and drive legal process improvements across the organisation.  
\- Partner closely with stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, and other business functions.  
  
Job requirements:  
\- Qualified lawyer admitted to the Malaysian Bar or another Commonwealth jurisdiction.  
\- Minimum 12 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).  
\- Combination of experience in a reputable law firm and an in-house legal role within a multinational corporation.  
\- Experience supporting manufacturing and/or FMCG businesses is highly preferred.  
\- Regional legal experience covering Southeast Asian markets.  
\- Strong commercial contracting, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute management experience.  
\- Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide commercially pragmatic legal advice.  
\- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.  
\- Fluent in English; Mandarin and/or Bahasa Malaysia would be advantageous  
  
Job benefits:  
\- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.  
\- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.  
\- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.  
\- Employee recognition programs and team-building activities.  
\- Access to company-sponsored training and educational resources.  
\- Supportive and inclusive company culture.