Legal Counsel

Flex; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Penang to provide strategic legal guidance on labor and employment matters and to manage litigations. You will draft and review contracts, assess risks, and ensure compliance across SEA sites, with a focus on Malaysia operations.

The role requires strong drafting skills, 5+ years’ post-qualification experience, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Chinese is advantageous, prior manufacturing exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (or above) and admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; Chinese is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in multinational companies or reputable law firms.
• Experience in corporate/commercial matters and contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on labor and employment matters.
• Manage labor lawsuits and disputes, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Lead litigations and disputes with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement contracts for SEA sites (Malaysia).
• Advise on regulatory developments affecting Malaysia operations; train teams on risk areas.
• Identify process improvements and leverage AI tools in legal service delivery.
• Provide commercial contracts support and risk assessment.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments as required.

Skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Chinese (advantage)

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Malaysian Bar admitted

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Flex 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.

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 Bonus

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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).