Senior Legal Counsel APAC

Nexperia; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 300.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nexperia is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join our APAC legal team in Malaysia. You will support the Deputy CLO on strategic corporate projects across M&A, finance, tax and treasury, and advise on expansion plans in Malaysia and the Philippines.

You will work closely with Finance, Treasury and Tax, coordinate with senior executives, manage disputes, and oversee external counsel to ensure prudent legal spend and robust governance across the region.

Formación

• 6–10 years of corporate law or in-house experience.
• Completed university degree in law.
• Experience in international corporate/M&A environments.
• Experience working with Finance, Treasury and Tax departments.
• Experience working with C-suite executives.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Deputy CLO on strategic corporate projects (M&A, finance, tax, treasury).
• Provide legal support for expansion plans in Malaysia and the Philippines.
• Assist with corporate housekeeping and setting up new companies in APAC.
• HR legal support including matters with local trade unions.
• Manage disputes, litigation and claims handling.
• Handle commercial contracting in APAC under supervision.
• Manage outside counsel and legal spending.

Educación

Law degree

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Support the Deputy CLO in strategic corporate projects in the field of Corporate/M&A, Finance, Tax and Treasury (which includes M&A, investments, strategic co-operations (including R&D), intercompany agreements, treasury and insurance matters). Legal support to Nexperia's expansion plans in Malaysia and Philippines (procurement etc) including site specific matters. Corporate legal support across all Nexperia companies in the entire APAC Region (including setting up new companies, corporate housekeeping and ESG). HR legal support, including company matters with local trade unions. Managing disputes, litigation and claims handling (such as distributors, local suppliers). Commercial contracting in APAC (sales, distributor and supply contracts) under supervision of the Deputy CLO. Managing outside legal counsel and legal spending.

What you will need

The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of relevant experience as a corporate lawyer or in-house legal counsel and is ready to further apply and deepen his/her expertise in an international environment. A truly international mindset. A completed university degree in law. Strong knowledge of and experience in corporate law in an international setting gained at a leading law firm and/or a multinational company. M&A experience (considered a strong advantage). Experience working closely with Finance, Treasury and/or Tax departments. Litigation experience (considered an advantage). Proven experience working with C-suite and senior management stakeholders. Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright material and the word Nexperia is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

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