Legal Manager | Taiwan Public Listed Restaurant Chain

8-14 Years

Not Disclosed

Job Description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established restaurant group in Taiwan, recognized for its strong brand portfolio and presence in the premium dining market. With a focus on culinary excellence, customer experience, and business innovation, the group continues to strengthen its market position through brand development and strategic expansion.

Job Description

Legal Strategy & Commercial Advisory

Lead the legal function and provide strategic legal advice to senior management on business operations, commercial transactions, and corporate matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including franchise, licensing, supplier, distribution, leasing, and partnership contracts.
Support business expansion initiatives, including new store openings, strategic partnerships, and potential M&A activities.
Identify and mitigate legal risks while balancing commercial objectives and operational efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including food safety, consumer protection, labor, personal data protection, and fair trade requirements.
Establish and enhance legal policies, internal controls, and corporate governance frameworks.
Manage litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and external legal counsel.
Provide legal guidance on employment matters, intellectual property, trademarks, and other operational risks.

People Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead, coach, and develop the legal team, ensuring effective workload allocation, performance management, and professional development.
Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, Procurement, and Business Development to provide practical, commercially focused legal solutions.
Drive process improvements, standardize legal documentation, and strengthen legal awareness across the organization.
Manage external legal advisors and optimize legal resources and costs.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree or above in Law; qualified attorney preferred.
8-12+ years of legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house corporate experience.
Proven people management experience with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a legal team.
Strong expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Experience in F&B, restaurant chains, retail, FMCG, or other multi-site consumer-facing businesses is highly preferred.
Commercially minded with strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Good command of English and Mandarin.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to lead and develop an established legal function.
High visibility and direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic business decisions.
Opportunity to contribute to business expansion and strengthen corporate governance.
Competitive compensation package with long-term career development opportunities.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7121180