Head, Group Legal

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Hiring Remotely in Wisma, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, IND
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Food • Retail • Agriculture
The Role
The Head of Group Legal is responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts, providing legal counsel, managing compliance, and overseeing departmental operations and budget.
Summary Generated by Built In

FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri-business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.

In line with our business expansion, we would like to invite qualified and candidates to fill the following position at FGV Holdings Berhad

Job Description

  • Review and draft various types of contracts and other legal documentation for the Group.

  • Manage and negotiate contracts with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely finalisation for execution.

  • Provide legal counsel, advice, and guidance to the Group on both general and specialised areas of law.

  • Identify and escalate legal, regulatory, and compliance issues within the Group.

  • Develop and implement legal policies related to contract management and compliance.

  • Review, update, and maintain standard legal templates as required.

  • Act as the main interface with business units and technical teams on legal issues and strategies.

  • Establish and oversee legal policies, procedures, and ensure compliance.

  • Oversee departmental administrative matters and manage the department’s budget.

  • Drive operational efficiency within the legal department.

  • Manage departmental resources effectively.

  • Undertake projects and assignments as directed by the Chief Counsel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honours) or equivalent.

  • Minimum 15 years of working experience in a legal environment, preferably with exposure to corporate and commercial law.

  • Strong negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills.

  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage resources and departmental operations.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honours) or equivalent
  • Minimum 15 years of working experience in a legal environment
  • Strong negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage resources and departmental operations

FGV Holdings Berhad Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FGV Holdings Berhad and has not been reviewed or approved by FGV Holdings Berhad.

  • Healthcare Strength Company-funded medical for employees and dependents, on‑estate clinic access, injury protections, and annual screenings reinforce robust healthcare coverage. These components meaningfully strengthen total compensation beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A wide menu of leave types—including annual, medical, prolonged illness, compassionate, examination, and paid Hajj leave—supports varied life needs. This breadth enables time away without undermining job continuity.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility A long‑term incentive plan with employee share grants adds an equity component to total rewards. This provides a longer-horizon value stream for eligible roles.

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The Company
HQ: Kuala Lumpur
2,503 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

FGV Holdings Berhad is based in Malaysia and is one of the country’s leading globally-integrated, diversified agri-business that focuses on the whole supply chain of palm oil, sugar manufacturing and downstream activities in oils & fats and oleo-chemicals. We operate in more than 10 countries across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. Incorporated in Malaysia as a private limited company 2007, FGV initially operated as the commercial arm of Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA). On 28 June 2012, the company was listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad. FGV operates on 439,725 ha of landbank in Malaysia and Indonesia. FGV produces around 3 million MT Crude Palm Oil (CPO), processing over 13 million MT fruits including from Felda smallholders and third party estates. Our focus spans three core business sectors: Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. With more than 45,000 strong workfore including field workers, FGV aspires to be one of the world's leading agri-business companies while continuously drive a sustainable business and deliver value to our shareholders. © FGV Holdings Berhad (800165-P/200701042133). All rights reserved

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