Legal Affairs Manager

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Legal Compliance:
• Ensure the company's compliance with local, regional, and international laws, particularly in areas such as trade, competition, employment, and consumer protection.
• Review, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to maintain legal compliance
• Contract Management:
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to the company's business activities, including vendor agreements, distribution, and sales contracts.
• Maintain and manage a repository of all legal documents and contracts.
• Risk Management & Mitigation:
• Identify and evaluate legal risks and liabilities to the business and provide solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Advise management on potential legal implications of business decisions and actions.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, and authorities for handling legal cases or disputes.
• Corporate Governance:
• Support corporate governance activities by advising on legal issues related to corporate decisions, and compliance with governance requirements.
• Ensure the legal maintenance of corporate records.
• Employment & Labor Laws:
• Provide guidance on labor and employment laws, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in handling employment disputes, drafting employment contracts, and advising on employee relations matters.
• Collaboration with Internal Departments:
• Work closely with finance, HR, procurement, sales, and other departments to provide legal support for their operations.
• Train and educate employees on legal compliance matters, including data protection, anti-bribery, and anti-competition laws.
• Regulatory Affairs:
• Monitor and interpret changes in legislation affecting the FMCG industry, particularly regarding product safety, advertising, labelling, and distribution regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure that the company's products meet all legal and regulatory requirements.