Legal Counsel

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Penang; Sur place; MYR 150 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Résumé du poste

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice on labor and employment matters. The role reports to the VP of Legal and focuses on mitigating risk while supporting operations.

You will lead labor litigation, draft and review commercial contracts for SEA sites, monitor regulatory developments in Malaysia, and design training to enhance legal awareness across teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience in multinational companies or top law firms.
• Admitted to the Malaysian Bar; strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsabilités

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on labor and employment matters.
• Manage labor lawsuits and disputes, overseeing risk assessments and settlements.
• Lead and manage litigations and disputes involving employees, customers, suppliers, and regulatory matters.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Legal drafting

Labor & employment law

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

AI tools familiarity

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Malaysian Bar admission

Description du poste

## Legal CounselApply: Malaysia, Penang: Malaysia, Selangor: Full time: Posted Today: WD226573Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.## Job Summary**Summary:**The **Legal Counsel** will be based in **Penang**, reporting to the VP of Legal. To provide legal counsel advice, attend labor litigation processes, follow the corporate policies/ procedures, and eliminate any liability and legal risk for the company.**What a typical day looks like:*** Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on **labor and employment matters**. Manage labor lawsuits and disputes, including oversight, risk assessments and mitigation.* Lead and manage **litigations and disputes** (employee, customer, supplier, and regulatory matters), including strategy, risk assessment, and settlement support, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.* Support **Global Procurement & Supply Chain** (GPSC) initiatives by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement contracts for SEA sites (primary Malaysia).* Deliver legal solutions that balance **business objectives, operational needs, and compliance requirements**. Monitor and advise on **legal and regulatory developments** affecting Malaysia operations.* Design and deliver **legal training** for operations and other relevant teams on key risk areas.* Identify and implement **process improvements and tools (including AI-enabled solutions)** to enhance efficiency and consistency in legal service delivery.* Provide **commercial contracts support** as needed, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating customer agreements, supporting customer claims, and conducting contract risk assessments with pragmatic recommendations.* Undertake other ad-hoc assignments as required.**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:*** Bachelor of Laws (or above)* Admitted to the Malaysian Bar* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, gained as a counsel in multinational companies and/or an associate in reputable law firms.* Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.* Prior experience in a manufacturing or operations environment is preferred.* Strong experience in corporate and commercial matters, with excellent drafting skills and general advisory capability.* Commercially astute, solution oriented with a strong sense of accountability. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced operational environment.* Critical thinking, detail-oriented, self-motivated, team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and engage diverse teams effectively.* Ability to use and adopt AI tools.**What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:*** Medical benefits, dental, vision* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off* Performance BonusAA07## ## Job CategoryLegalRequired Skills:Optional Skills:Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).