Legal Manager EMEA

ph3Legal Manager EMEA Asia /h3 pOur client, Lotus Bakeries, is a leading international FMCG company with a strong presence across Europe, South Africa and Asia. The company operates in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment where legal excellence plays a key role in enabling commercial success and safeguarding business integrity. /p pLotus Bakeries is known for its iconic brands and strong entrepreneurial culture, with a clear focus on sustainable growth, innovation and long-term value creation. The organization fosters a collaborative and multicultural working environment where people are encouraged to take ownership and make an impact. /p pTo support its continued international growth, our client is currently looking for a Legal Manager EMEA Asia. /p h3What will you do? /h3 pThe Legal Manager EMEA Asia serves as an autonomous and trusted legal advisor supporting business operations across Europe, South Africa and Asia. The role ensures high-quality, business-oriented legal support, particularly in commercial contracting, marketing, and procurement. The Legal Manager proactively manages regional legal risks, drives legal compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and ensures the effective management and sharing of legal knowhow to maintain a consistently high standard of legal advice aligned with a fast-paced, multinational FMCG environment. /p ul liDraft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including sales, procurement, and marketing agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives and legal compliance. /li liAdvise internal stakeholders (marketing, sales, procurement, etc.) on day-to-day legal matters, promoting risk awareness and business-enabling solutions. /li liProactively identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies tailored to the dynamic FMCG landscape. /li liEnsure continuous management and development of legal knowhow relevant to the region (Europe, South Africa and Asia), guaranteeing up-to-date legal advice aligned with local laws and evolving business needs. Outside Europe, this includes close alignment with external counsel and public external resources. /li liConduct bi-annual meetings with the Management Team to align legal support with business strategy and provide forward-looking legal insights. /li liMonitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assess their impact, and communicate effectively to the business. /li liLead or contribute to regional and global legal initiatives and continuous improvement projects. /li liCooperate with the Compliance Manager in identifying local compliance needs and monitoring opportunities for improvement. /li liDesign and deliver training sessions to key functions on legal topics relevant to their operations. /li liFoster a strong partnership with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence. /li /ul h3What does the ideal candidate look like? /h3 pTo be successful in this role, we believe you bring: /p ul lib6 to 10 years of post-qualification experience /b in a legal function, ideally combining top-tier law firm and in-house experience. /li liProven bexperience working in or with multinational corporations /b, ideally within FMCG, retail or life sciences environments. /li liStrong expertise in bcontract law /b, including cross-border transactions. /li liSolid understanding of bcompetition/antitrust law /b, particularly in relation to distribution and pricing structures. /li liExperience in bmarketing and advertising law /b, including digital and consumer protection aspects. /li liKnowledge of bprocurement law /b and practices. /li liExperience managing litigation processes and external counsel relationships. /li liDemonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements independently under tight deadlines. /li liStrong track record in legal risk management, compliance and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. /li liExperience working in matrixed or global organizations, with the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating across regions. /li liStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including executive leadership. /li liExperience contributing to or leading continuous improvement and cross-functional legal projects. /li liAbility to manage external counsel, control legal spend and ensure high-quality outcomes. /li liFamiliarity with legal knowhow management systems and best practices for legal knowledge sharing. /li liFluent in English and good knowledge of Dutch /li /ul h3What is in it for you? /h3 pAt Lotus Bakeries, you will join an international and highly dynamic FMCG environment where legal plays a key role in enabling business success across multiple regions. /p pYou will work in a multicultural and collaborative setting that values autonomy, accountability and continuous improvement. The company strongly encourages professional development, knowledge sharing and c