Legal Assistant Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.), preferably with a PERADI license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate law, preferably in the animal feed industry or related sectors to ensure familiarity with regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of local and international regulations affecting the industry, particularly in permits, certifications, and environmental compliance.
• Hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as handling legal disputes effectively.
• Excellent legal analysis and negotiation skills.
• Ability to anticipate legal risks and implement preventive measures rather than reactive solutions
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluently in English
• Comfortable working with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth legal operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company activities comply with applicable regulations, particularly those governing the animal feed industry.
• Monitor and implement legal policies and compliance procedures within the company.
• Provide regulatory updates and recommendations to management to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify and analyze potential legal risks arising from company operations.
• Develop preventive strategies to mitigate risks and safeguard company interests.
• Conduct internal legal audits to assess potential exposure and compliance gaps.
• Manage and renew business permits, environmental licenses, and other necessary certifications.
• Ensure timely submission of applications and compliance with regulatory deadlines.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies for legal and licensing matters.
• Draft, review, and provide legal advice on various business agreements, including supplier, distributor, and employment contracts.
• Ensure contracts are legally sound and in the company’s best interest.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with external parties to minimize risks.
• Handle legal disputes with 3^rd parties, pursuing resolution through litigation or alternative dispute mechanism.
• Work closely with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and regulatory matters.
• Provide legal consultations to management and other departments on legal matters related to the animal feed business.
• Conduct training and awareness programs for internal teams on legal compliance.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy and completeness of corporate legal documents, including corporate deeds, business licenses and cooperation agreements.
• Oversee proper record-keeping of all legal correspondences and agreements.

BE A PART OF OUR COMPANY

Royal De Heus is a fast growing international company, providing adequate learning space for competency development with competitive remuneration based on your qualifications and experience.