Legal Counsel

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.

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.
 

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Performance Bonus

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