APAC Legal Counsel - Food Ingredients

APAC legal role supporting finance, treasury and commercial growth initiatives

Broad exposure across contracts, regulatory and finance matters

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised food ingredients and agri-business organisation with an extensive international footprint across sourcing, manufacturing and distribution. Operating across multiple markets worldwide, the company supplies innovative ingredient solutions to leading food, beverage and consumer brands. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation and responsible business practices, the organisation continues to invest in growth across Asia Pacific while maintaining a collaborative and commercially driven culture. The role supports APAC commercial operations and selected global initiatives within the legal function.

Job Description

• Partner with business teams across APAC to provide commercially focused legal advice and risk management support.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, R&D and customer contracts.
• Support finance and treasury stakeholders on financing arrangements, guarantees, security documentation and related transactions.
• Advise on regulatory, product compliance, consumer protection, advertising and labelling matters.
• Manage disputes, investigations and potential claims while coordinating with external legal advisors.
• Provide legal support on regional customer engagements, business projects and strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on business implications and compliance requirements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Qualified lawyer with an LLB, JD or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or multinational corporation.
• Strong commercial contracting experience with exposure to banking and finance matters.
• Experience supporting complex cross-border transactions and regional business operations.
• Background in manufacturing, consumer products, food ingredients, agriculture or related industries would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a matrixed international environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly respected global organisation in a strategic APAC legal position with significant business partnering exposure. The successful candidate will gain broad regional and international experience, work alongside senior commercial and corporate stakeholders, participate in cross-functional projects, and enjoy excellent career development opportunities within a growing multinational environment. The organisation promotes continuous learning, international collaboration and exposure to complex legal and commercial matters across diverse markets.

Contact

Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)

Quote job ref

JN-102026-7121155

Phone number

+65 6416 9872

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