About the Client
Our client is a leading player in the luxury retail market across multiple markets in Asia and beyond. Its regional success is powered by true autonomy, entrepreneurship, and a high-performance culture .
Key Responsibilities
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Data Protection & Privacy Compliance: Spearhead privacy governance, ensuring all commercial agreements, digital operations, and cross-border data transfers strictly comply with regional data protection laws and regulatory frameworks .
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Core Contract Drafting & Review: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial contracts—including supply agreements
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M&A & Corporate Transactions: Drive due diligence and transactional integration for corporate transactions, joint ventures, and strategic exits .
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Compliance & Template Governance: Update key template agreements and refine Group-wide policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance and operational best practices .
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Stakeholder & External Counsel Management: Partner with cross-functional teams, brand partners, and external legal counsel to manage technical compliance, IP licensing, and specialized data privacy matters .
Candidate Profile
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Experience: 5 to 7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) from a reputable law firm or in-house role (experience in retail, FMCG, or luxury sectors is highly regarded) . Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction .
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Technical Skills: Strong technical proficiency in contract negotiation with proven exposure to data protection, IT procurement, and IP licensing .
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Language Skills: Mandatory proficiency in written and spoken English ; the ability to speak and write Mandarin is highly advantageous for managing Greater China documentation .
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Working Style: Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently, maintaining proactive alignment and collaboration with matrix teams across jurisdictions .
