Legal Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal support across commercial operations, corporate matters, intellectual property, real estate, investments and regulatory compliance for our FMCG business in Myanmar. The role will advise internal stakeholders, draft and negotiate agreements, manage regulatory requirements and liaise with government authorities and external counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to business units on day‑to‑day FMCG operations, including sales, distribution, procurement, supply, marketing and commercial activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements such as distribution, supplier, service, marketing, agency, lease and other business‑related contracts.
• Manage trademark registration, renewal, enforcement and other intellectual property matters to protect the company’s brands.
• Handle real‑estate legal matters, including lease agreements, property documentation, legal due diligence and related issues.
• Oversee corporate legal and statutory matters, including DICA filings, company incorporation, amendments, changes in directors/shareholders and other compliance requirements.
• Manage MIC‑related permits, endorsements, renewals, reporting and ongoing compliance.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations and government requirements and assess their impact on the business.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, external legal advisors and other stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law; Master’s Degree or relevant legal qualification preferred.
• Licensed legal practitioner or qualified to practice law in Myanmar.
• 6–10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in FMCG, trading, retail, manufacturing or a diversified business group.
• Strong hands‑on experience in commercial contracts, trademark/IP, real estate, corporate matters, DICA filings and MIC‑related matters.
• Good understanding of Myanmar commercial, corporate, investment, intellectual property and regulatory laws.
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and provide practical legal advice.
• Experience dealing directly with government authorities, regulators and external counsel.
• Fluent in English and Myanmar, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Digital contract/record management systems