Legal Counsel

ABOUT US

DFI Retail Group (“Group”) is a leading pan-Asian retailer. At 30th June 2021, the Group and its associates and joint ventures operated over 10,000 outlets and employed some 230,000 team members. The Group had total annual sales in 2020 exceeding US$28 billion. The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains. The Group (including associates and joint ventures) operates under a number of well-known brands across food, health and beauty, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.

DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

THE ROLE

Working as a Legal Counsel advising the Company on legal matters relating to the Company’s business operations and ensuring the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Draft, review and negotiate wide variety of commercial agreements such as leases, service agreements, e-commerce agreements, partnership agreements, collaboration agreements, marketing promotion agreements, etc.;
• Conduct research and advise on general legal and other specific issues relating to the Company’s business activities including intellectual property rights, personal data protection, payment services, food safety and technical, pharmaceutical related matters such as tele-pharmacy, employment law and consumer rights, etc.;
• Identify and assess any risk and potential issues in contracts and/or transactions which the Company intends to enter into and advise the relevant stakeholders accordingly;
• Ensure compliance with the Company and DFI Retail Group policies and ensure necessary approvals from various stakeholders and senior management are obtained prior to entering into any deal or arrangement;
• Review and advise internal stakeholder in respect of any third party claims and/or other contractual disputes;
• Oversee litigation matters including liaising with external counsel and loss adjusters where applicable;
• Any other ad-hoc work arrangements required by the Chief Legal Officer, the Head of Legal Department and/or the Company.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified to practice law in Commonwealth country, preferably being called to the Singapore Bar;
• Have at least 3 years to 5 years PQE either as a practicing lawyer in law firm or in-house legal role.