Legal Counsel

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The “Legal Counsel” will be based in Flex Bukit Minyak, Penang
To provide legal counsel advice, attend labor litigation process, follow the Corporate policies/ procedures, and eliminate any liability and legal risk for the company.

 

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  Counsel internal clients on commercial legal matters.

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  Manage and control all labor lawsuits and disputes.

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  Coordinate with external legal labor law firms, providing proper and efficient feedback to our internal customers regarding the status of every case.

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  Participate and attend labor litigation process in front of the labor court to obtain the proper settlement.

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  Support contract structuring, negotiation, and risk allocation to ensure appropriately balanced commercial, legal, and operational outcomes.

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  Identify, assess, and mitigate key risks in commercial engagements to protect the company’s financial and operational interests

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  Manage and oversee labor disputes and litigation, including interactions with external counsel and labor authorities

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  Coordinate with external labor law firms to ensure effective case handling and timely communication to internal stakeholders.

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  Participate in or support labor court proceedings and settlement discussions, ensuring outcomes align with company risk tolerance and legal strategy.

• Typically requires a professional graduate degree in law or equivalent experience and training and a Licensed Attorney

• Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrates strong technical contract drafting and negotiation capabilities, with proven experience supporting complex customer-facing and procurement agreements within a manufacturing or related industry.

• Brings a solid understanding of commercial risk allocation and operational realities, combined with effective interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills to influence both internal and external counterparts.

• Possesses working knowledge of labor and employment matters and the ability to address related risks in a practical, business-oriented manner.

•  Demonstrates deep expertise across multiple legal and commercial areas, with a comprehensive understanding of the company’s business model, manufacturing operations, and strategic priorities.

• Demonstrates a strong awareness of emerging AI technologies and a clear commitment to continuously developing their AI-related skills to enhance legal service delivery and commercial decision-making.

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks and legal documentation, and effectively respond to detailed inquiries from regulatory authorities.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex legal and commercial matters to senior management in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Allowances & Bonuses*

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