Regional Legal Counsel (Asia)

About the Company

Alliance One International/Pyxus International is an agricultural company that delivers value-added products and services to businesses and customers, and is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable products and ingredients.

About the Role

This role will be based either in Surabaya, Chiangmai or Singapore, depending on candidate selected. Primary responsibility for all legal matters in Thailand, India, Indonesia, China, Vietnam and Singapore. The Regional Legal Counsel will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer of Pyxus International, Inc., with functional responsibility to Regional Director Asia.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing legal guidance and strategic support to our regional operations, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. The role will involve significant travel to the locations where the Company operates.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and ensure compliance with all applicable local, regional, and international laws and regulations in the Company’s Asia operations, including corporate law, labor law, tax and international trade laws.
• Provide counsel on legal risks and assist in developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitor legal developments in the region and proactively address potential implications for the Company.
• Manage outside counsel and develop policies to manage and reduce legal expenses. Supervise and manage existing legal resources and staff in the region.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, customer and service agreements.
• Support business units in contract negotiations and dispute resolution and oversee corporate governance matters, including compliance with corporate formalities for entities in the region.
• Advise on labor law issues, including labor negotiations, employment disputes, and workplace policies in Thailand, India, Indonesia, China, Vietnam and Singapore; support the Regional Human Resources Department.
• Manage and oversee litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings in South America, coordinating with external counsel as necessary.
• Provide legal support for regional commercial transactions and strategic initiatives and partner with regional and global leadership to advance the company’s strategic plan.
• Work closely with regional business leaders and the Global Legal Department to align legal strategies with business goals and act as a trusted legal advisor to senior management in South America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
• Practicing lawyer.
• 5-10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 3 years as in-house counsel, preferably in a multinational corporation.
• Expertise in corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory law in China, Singapore, Thailand or Indonesia.
• Experience managing cross-border legal issues and significant corporate transactional experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and complete assignments efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders; practical, proactive and results-oriented.