Legal Counsel

1 day ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Sime Darby Plantation Berhad Full time

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply

Job Description:

  1. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contracts/legal documentations for transactions and operational matters of SD Guthrie group of companies, in particular, downstream operation
  2. Interpret, analyse, identify, apply and resolve issues arising under the law and regulatory requirements
  3. Providing updates on laws/regulatory matters that affect SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas.
  4. Responsible for providing guidance and legal advice to internal stakeholders of SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas, as and when the need arises.
  5. Liaising and coordinating with external solicitors on all matters involving SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas, as and when required.
  6. Build and maintain a good business relationship with all the various internal and external stakeholders to safeguard the interest of SD Guthrie group of companies
  7. Coach and motivate legal team to ensure high performance and delivery
  8. To perform and carry out any other responsibilities as and when required by the superior on legal matters involving SD Guthrie Berhad group of companies, both local and overseas.

Requirement:

  1. Degree in Law (LLB), Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP)

At least 10 years as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house legal counsel in a listed company/multi-national corporation

Experience in plantation industry and financing transactions will be an added advantage

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's largest unit trust company and our major shareholder.

With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide.

We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives.

We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.

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