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