Senior Legal Executive

• 1. Legal Management and Contracts - Draft, review, negotiate, and conduct legal due diligence for: Commercial contracts, Lease agreements, Franchise agreements (Master Franchise, LOI, NDA), Partnership and investment agreements, Supplier agreements. - Develop and standardize contract templates across the company.
• 2. Franchise and International Legal - Participate in building and refining legal structures for international franchise models (Australia, US, etc.). - Work with foreign lawyers and international partners to: + Draft and negotiate Master Franchise Agreements + Structure legal entities (joint ventures, subsidiaries, licensing models) - Provide legal advice for SOKOGROUP’s international expansion strategy.
• 3. Compliance & Internal Governance - Develop, update, and control: Internal processes, Operational regulations, Compliance frameworks across the organization. - Monitor compliance with laws and internal policies across departments.
• 4. F&B Operational Legal - Handle and manage legal procedures for store operations, including: Business registration, Food safety licenses, Alcohol retail licenses, Product declarations, Intellectual property (brand, packaging, concept). - Work directly with government authorities.
• 5. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution - Identify, analyze, and assess legal risks in: Operational activities, Investment projects, Expansion / franchise activities. - Represent the company in resolving disputes with: Suppliers and partners, Landlords, Employees.
• 6. Legal Updates & Strategic Advisory - Monitor and update new legal regulations. - Provide recommendations and actionable solutions aligned with business operations. - Advise directly to the CEO and Board of Management on strategic decisions.
• 7. Legal System Management - Manage legal documentation and contract storage. - Develop legal database systems and tracking mechanisms. - Coordinate with departments: Operations, Finance, HR, and Business Development.

• 1. Experience & Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Law - Minimum 4 years of in-house legal experience
• 2. Preferred - Experience in F&B / Hospitality / Retail - Experience in franchise or working with international partners - Lawyer practicing certificate is an advantage
• 3. Knowledge - Strong understanding of: Corporate law, Commercial and contract law, Labor law and taxation, Intellectual property

4. Familiar with

• Franchise models, Cross-border agreements, Investment structures.
• 5. Skills - Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills - Fluent in English (both written and spoken) is an advantage, with the ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate contracts with international partners  - Strategic thinking and risk management skills - Ability to work independently and handle high pressure - Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• 6. Personal Attributes - Proactive, high integrity, and strong sense of confidentiality - Business-oriented mindset (not purely legal-focused) - Adaptable in a fast-growing startup environment