Legal Counsel

LIPTON Teas and Infusions, the world’s largest tea business, boasts a portfolio of over 30 renowned brands including Lipton, PG Tips, TAZO, Brooke Bond, and the B-Corp certified Pukka and T2. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating across more than 100 countries, the company is dedicated to pioneering innovative, premium, and sustainable teas and infusions that delight consumers every day. With a strong commitment to driving the tea industry forward, LIPTON focuses on creating value for all stakeholders—from farmers and consumers to retailers, partners, and shareholders—while prioritizing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

The company adopts a long-term perspective by investing in sustainable and innovative practices that promote responsible growth. This approach ensures that customer and consumer needs are met, the environment is protected, and positive impacts are made on people’s lives globally.

Key Responsibilities:
- Independently draft contracts and lead the finalization of commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage assigned litigation cases by closely monitoring legal proceedings to minimize the risk of adverse outcomes.
- Attend court hearings related to assigned cases to evaluate the performance of external counsel.
- Serve as a legal business partner, fostering cross-functional collaboration across the company on a broad range of contractual and legal matters.
- Maintain strict compliance with corporate regulations, including preparing board and members’ minutes and ensuring accurate corporate governance records.
- Provide legal advice and conduct risk assessments across various areas such as commercial law, intellectual property, human resources, industrial relations, competition law, and data privacy.

Required Qualifications:
- LLB degree from a recognized local or foreign university.
- 6 to 7 years of relevant legal experience.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an in-house counsel.

Preferred Qualifications:
- LLM degree in Corporate Law is an added advantage.
- Experience working in-house within the FMCG sector, preferably in a multinational or large local company, will be highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a globally respected organization committed to sustainability and innovation, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth in legal counsel.