Lead Counsel

• Globally recognized international brand with a strong market reputation
• Own the full spectrum of Legal, Compliance, IP Protection

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international consumer brand with a strong global presence and an excellent reputation for product quality, innovation, and brand equity. Operating across both online and offline retail channels, the company serves a broad consumer base through a diversified commercial footprint in Greater China and international markets.

Job Description

• Serve as the primary legal counsel and trusted business partner to senior management.
• Lead all legal, compliance, and intellectual property matters across the organization.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to e-commerce, digital marketing, online sales, and omnichannel business operations.
• Support retail store operations, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Establish and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, and internal governance procedures.
• Advise on advertising, consumer protection, competition, and product-related regulatory matters.
• Lead data privacy and data compliance initiatives, including assessment of regulatory risks and implementation of b/e/s/t practices.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders accordingly.
• Manage trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property portfolios.
• Develop and execute brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies in collaboration with external partners and authorities.
• Investigate infringement matters and coordinate enforcement actions against counterfeit products and unauthorized channels.
• Manage external counsel and legal service providers.
• Deliver practical and business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Drive compliance awareness and legal training across the organization.

The Successful Applicant

• LLB, LLM from a reputable university.
• 6-12 years of post-qualification experience gained from reputable retail multinational companies.
• Strong experience in commercial legal affairs, compliance, and intellectual property matters.
• Familiarity with consumer, retail, fashion, luxury goods, FMCG, or e-commerce industries is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting digital business models and online sales channels.
• Practical understanding of data privacy and data compliance regulations, or demonstrated interest in developing expertise in this area.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and commercially minded.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international, and fast-changing business environment.
• Fluent English and Mandarin communication skills.

What's on Offer

Work within a highly collaborative multinational culture that values innovation, empowerment, and long-term career development.

Own the full spectrum of Legal, Compliance, IP Protection, Data Privacy, and Brand Protection matters with significant visibility to senior leadership.

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7098638