Manager, GBS - Legal

Job description

Strategic Business Partnership Act as the primary legal advisor to designated business units and functional leaders. Provide proactive, commercially oriented legal guidance that balances risk management with business growth objectives. Participate in strategic planning discussions, business reviews, and key decision-making forums. Translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into practical business recommendations. Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

Support the HR Function on the administration of labor cases giving guidance and technical knowledge to avoid business risks Support the HR team on any legal and compliance cases, questions or processes to avoid potential risks and action any legal suggestions. Develop documents and templates for employment terminations. Manage inspections and audits by authorities in labor, civil protection, tax, and other regulatory matters.

Implement relevant legal reforms and regulatory changes. Provide legal advice and support. Identify and assess legal, regulatory, and compliance risks across business activities. Develop mitigation plans and drive implementation with business stakeholders. Partner with compliance, regulatory, internal audit, HR, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements. Support investigations, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.

Provide training and guidance to business partners on legal and compliance requirements. 5+ years of legal experience, combining private practice and/or in-house counsel experience. Leadership and stakeholder management experience, including coaching business leaders, managing local and external stakeholders, and advising senior management. Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking while supporting business functions in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Experience independently managing complex contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters. Experience in FMCG, food and beverage, manufacturing, retail, consumer products, or multinational environments.