Legal Officer

Job Description

• Monitor applicable Cambodian laws, regulations, sub-decrees, prakas and official requirements affecting the company.
• Maintain a legal compliance register, including applicable requirements, responsible departments, deadlines and evidence of compliance.
• Identify legal risks and recommend preventive or corrective actions to management.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure required permits, licenses, registrations and official documents remain valid.
• Support compliance with applicable labour, commercial, tax, environmental, occupational safety, fire safety and other relevant requirements within the Legal Team's assigned scope.
• Support HR & GA in handling labour disputes, collective complaints, employee misconduct cases and potential litigation.
• Help assess legal risks associated with workforce restructuring, redundancy, contract expiry and changes to employment conditions.
• Coordinate legal matters with relevant Cambodian authorities, as appropriate, including the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, labour inspectors, courts and other competent authorities.
• Prepare or review official letters, responses, explanations, legal submissions and supporting documents.
• Support management during official inspections, investigations, administrative proceedings and legal consultations.
• Track official notices, deadlines, requests for information and required follow-up actions.
• Escalate material legal issues to management promptly.
• Receive, record and assess legal claims, complaints, demand letters and potential disputes involving the company.
• Gather relevant documents and coordinate with departments to establish the facts.
• Recommend appropriate responses, settlement options or further legal action.
• Coordinate with qualified external lawyers and represent the company before authorities only when legally authorized.
• Monitor litigation and dispute progress, deadlines, legal expenses and final outcomes.
• Coordinate with HR & GA, Security, Finance and relevant authorities to protect the company's interests.
• Review company policies, procedures, notices, declarations and authorization documents for legal risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a relevant legal qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Cambodian laws and regulations relevant to business operations and employment.
• Experience in corporate legal affairs, contract review, compliance or dispute management; garment manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Strong Khmer communication skills; English proficiency is preferred.
• Good drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with management, government authorities, external counsel and operational departments.