Legal Counsel

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as Varilux, Crizal, Stellest), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world?

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Your role

As a member of the SEAK, Japan, India Legal team, this role will be responsible for providing general legal advice and support to business team for EssilorLuxottica Legal entities based in Malaysia and Indonesia (Retail, e-commerce, etc), including corporate law and commercial agreements in retail, in a fast speed growth business environment. Provide the local team with legal assistance in all different legal matters, as well as risk assessment and assisting the Compliance initiatives aligned with Asia Compliance Director (such as Data Privacy, ABC, conflict of interest review etc.)

Main Responsibilities

• General business support contracts, leases, real estate documents review, bank guarantees for security deposits, various agreements such as intercompany loans, NDAs, sponsorship agreement, promotion agreements, franchise agreements, regulatory support for medical devices at stores, commercial rebates and other agreements, review contractual structure for both retail and WHS business – MY and Indonesia).
• Wholesale MY and ID drafting and review of Distribution agreements, ARAs, AFA roll out, agency / PR agreements, commercial side letters, marketing materials review and regulatory research for medical devices.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including monitoring deadlines, contract and documents management
• Assist the legal team with legal tasks as required from time to time
• Conduct legal research on various regulatory, A&P and consumer law
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents for all SEAK businesses
• Handling requests in relation to day-to-day general business activities (supporting retail and real estate and all other Malaysian, Indonesian departments in particular)
• Review of day-to-day marketing materials of lenses and frames (locally produced) compliance with local laws SEAK
• Participating in meetings with internal clients
  
  

Main Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) and Malaysian law qualified lawyer. Additional qualification in Singapore would be an advantage.
• At least 4yrs post qualification working experience in reputable law firms and in house would be a plus.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with a solution orientated approached.
• Excellent business acumen to understand business concepts and act as business partner; able to thrive in a fast-paced and hands on environment.
• Leadership and strategic skills, capable to handle complexity and to manage priorities.
• Good communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Compliance ambassador.
• Strong command in English, Bahasa and other local languages (such as Mandarin) would be an advantage for business communication purposes.
  
  

What’s In It For You

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

• Gain access to countless opportunities for growth - whether horizontally, vertically, or internationally - within a globally recognized leader that has a strong presence worldwide and covers every step of the value creation process (from R&D to Manufacturing, from Distribution to Stores, and everything in between).
• Join the Employee Shareholding Program to share in the Company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
• Possibility of flexible ways of working and entitlement to a set number of paid days off each year to relax, recharge, spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
• Entitled to 2 free pairs of either sun or optical frames or lenses and a range of discounts off wholesale pricing throughout the year after completed the probation.
• Opportunity to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and be an active part of our mission to improve lives by improving sight.
• Medical benefits including health insurance coverage, dental, outpatient - general practitioner.
  
  

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.