Legal Counsel

Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited; Kepala Batas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advisory and compliance support for manufacturing operations. The role covers corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory matters, and strategy for capital projects.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, ensure regulatory licensing and EHS compliance, manage disputes with external counsel, and support governance and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent is preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, including 3–5 years in private practice and at least 3 years in-house.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and compliance support for corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, procurement, service, and construction contracts; ensure protection of company interests.
• Oversee regulatory licensing, EHS compliance, and employment matters; advise HR and management on legal issues.
• Support capital projects, factory construction, and other corporate initiatives; manage risk and legal documentation.
• Coordinate with external counsel on disputes, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
• Assist governance, internal controls, and risk management initiatives; liaise with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Legal advising

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

LL.B.

Malaysia Bar admission

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advisory and compliance support for our manufacturing operations in Malaysia. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting commercial transactions, and advising management on legal matters relating to manufacturing operations, employment, construction projects, and corporate governance.

This position requires a proactive legal professional who can work independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Business Support

Provide legal advice and support on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, and operational matters.

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with manufacturing operations and business activities.

Provide practical legal recommendations to management and business stakeholders.

2. Contract Drafting & Management

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, procurement agreements, supply chain agreements, service agreements, and other legal documents.

Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the Company's interests and comply with applicable laws.

Support contract negotiations and resolve contractual issues with customers, suppliers, contractors, and business partners.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Employment Matters

Advise on Malaysian regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, employment laws, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance.

Support HR and management in handling employment-related legal matters, disciplinary proceedings, and workplace disputes.

Develop, review, and maintain legal compliance policies, procedures, and internal training programmes.

4. Construction & Capital Projects

Provide legal support for factory construction, facility expansion, equipment installation, and capital investment projects.

Review construction-related agreements, contractor arrangements, and project documentation.

Advise on contractual risks, project disputes, and legal obligations arising from construction and industrial development activities.

5. Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Management

Manage and coordinate legal disputes, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.

Liaise with external legal counsel and monitor the progress, costs, and effectiveness of legal proceedings.

Support dispute prevention, settlement negotiations, and resolution strategies.

6. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Support corporate governance, internal controls, and legal risk management initiatives.

Assist with corporate transactions, strategic projects, and other business initiatives as required.

Collaborate with management and cross-functional departments to strengthen legal compliance and governance practices.

Job Requirements

1. Education & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.

Admission to the Malaysian Bar or equivalent relevant legal qualification is preferred.

2. Professional Experience

7–10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3–5 years in private practice with a reputable law firm and a minimum of 3 years in an in-house legal role.

Prior experience supporting manufacturing companies, industrial facilities, or large-scale capital projects is highly preferred.

3. Legal & Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of Malaysian corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory laws.

Familiarity with legal and compliance requirements affecting manufacturing operations, including EHS, regulatory licensing, operational compliance, and dispute management.

Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, procurement, service, and construction-related contracts.

Strong legal analytical, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills.

Experience managing external legal counsel and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and provide commercially practical legal advice.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management and operational teams.

Good command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Mandarin proficiency will be an added advantage for communication with regional stakeholders and overseas counterparts.