Legal Officer

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and proactive Legal Officer to join the Legal & Compliance team at Agro Thai Foods, headquartered in Kathmandu. The role will provide comprehensive legal support across the Group’s three sister concerns – a food & agro‑based manufacturing company, a pharmaceutical company, and a distillery – ensuring compliance with applicable laws and safeguarding the organization’s legal interests.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and vet contracts, agreements, MoUs and other legal documents.
• Handle trademark registration, intellectual property matters and other legal protection processes.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and contractual issues.
• Prepare legal notices, replies, affidavits and other correspondence on behalf of the company.
• Coordinate with external counsel for litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, licenses and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory agencies and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Maintain legal records, contract databases, corporate documents and statutory filings.
• Support various departments with timely legal guidance and risk assessment.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise management on compliance requirements.

Required profile

• Qualified legal professional with at least 12 months of relevant experience.
• Experience handling contracts, trademark registration and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with external legal counsel.

Required skills