The responsibility of a Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing legal matters related to the GRGI’s operations. This role plays a critical role in safeguarding the GRGI’s legal interests and ensuring that all business activities are conducted within the boundaries of the law.

• Ensuring the GRGI complies with all relevant laws and regulations including product labeling, advertising, and consumer protection laws.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, such as supplier agreements, distribution agreements, and employment agreements.
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks that may impact the GRGI’s operations, such as intellectual property issues product liability, and regulatory compliance.
• Handling or overseeing any legal disputes, lawsuits or claims that may arise, and working with external counsel when necessary.
• Keeping abreast of changes in regulations and assisting in obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
• Protecting and managing the GRGI’s intellectual property, including trademarks patents and copyrights.
• Ensuring the GRGI’s corporate governance practices are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to guide the company’s actions and decisions.
• Providing legal training and guidance to employees and other departments to ensure legal awareness and compliance.
• Managing the legal department’s budget and external legal expenses.
• Preparing reports and updates for senior management and participating in strategic decision-making.
• Conducting internal audits to assess legal compliance and recommending improvements as needed.

1. Skills or Competency Requirements

• A deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations including contract law, intellectual property, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for drafting legal documents, negotiating contracts, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify potential risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms in contracts and resolve disputes effectively.
• The capacity to address legal challenges and find innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Conducting legal research to give legal advice and support decision-making.
• Skill in negotiating settlements and agreements.
• Building relationships with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Staying current with evolving laws and industry trends.

• A Law degree from a recognized university or law school (master’s degree (in laws) holder is preferable)
• At least 5-10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in the FMCG industry or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as Contract &Tort Law, consumer protection laws, Sale of goods Law, Competition Law, Agency Law, advertising regulations, and data privacy laws.
• Experience in managing and leading a Corporate legal team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working with senior executives and providing legal advice to management teams.
• Representing the company in legal proceedings and has the right to practice law in the Republic of the union of Myanmar jurisdiction. (Advocateship license in hand)
• Experience in manages the resources and budget for the legal activity.