Regional Legal Specialist

Purpose of the Position

This role will support contract drafting, review, and legal coordination across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, aiming to standardize and streamline legal processes while reducing contract risks and external legal costs.

By acting in accordance with Mizuno’s core values of Fair Play, Fighting Spirit, and Friendship, each individual is expected to contribute to the realization of Mizuno Group’s Purpose and Vision.

Job Description:

• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of commercial contracts across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

• Coordinate with external law firms on legal reviews, consultations, and negotiations.

• Maintain and continuously update standardized contract templates to reflect current business practices and mitigate legal risks.

• Support the unification and improvement of contract review processes across the APAC region.

• Identify potential legal risks in contracts and provide practical, risk-balanced recommendations to internal stakeholders.

• Conduct legal research and monitor relevant regulations in each country to ensure compliance.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (e.g., sales, procurement, operations) to align legal documents with business needs.

• Report key legal findings and propose solutions to regional and HQ management.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a legal or in-house counsel role.

• Solid experience drafting and reviewing contracts in English.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with external legal firms

• Proficiency in both English and Vietnamese (written and verbal).

• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese legal regulations and working .understanding of at least one other jurisdiction in APAC (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, or Thailand) is a strong advantage.

• Prior experience working in a multinational company (MNC) or in trading company involving cross-border commercial contracts is preferred.

• Ability to work with both civil law and common law systems is highly desirable.

• Skilled in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Experience or familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g., Odoo), or legal compliance software is a plus.