Legal Counsel – FMCG (Singapore)

About the role

Our client is a leading multinational FMCG organisation with a strong presence across the Asia Pacific region. The business is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its regional legal team based in Singapore. This role will serve as a trusted legal and commercial advisor to business leaders across the region, partnering closely with commercial, sales, innovation, procurement, treasury and finance stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including supply, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, agency, customer and strategic partnership agreements.
• Partner with commercial and sales teams to support business objectives and customer‑facing initiatives across APAC.
• Advise treasury and finance functions on financing arrangements, guarantees, security documents and other corporate finance matters.
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice on regulatory, consumer protection, labelling, advertising, product and marketing matters.
• Manage disputes, claims and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support regional and global legal initiatives, projects and business transformation programmes.
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments impacting the FMCG sector and wider business operations.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 8‑12+ years post‑qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or multinational corporation.
• Strong track record in commercial contracting and business partnering.
• Experience supporting regional or international operations within a matrixed organisation.
• Exposure to banking & finance, treasury matters or financing arrangements would be advantageous.
• Prior experience within FMCG, consumer products, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, ingredients, industrials or other fast‑moving commercial environments will be viewed favourably.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Able to balance legal risk with practical business solutions in a fast‑paced environment.