About this role
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.
Job Summary Summary: 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.
Responsibilities:
• Counsel internal clients on commercial legal matters.
• Manage and control all labor lawsuits and disputes.
• Coordinate with external legal labor law firms, providing proper and efficient feedback to our internal customers regarding the status of every case.
• Participate and attend labor litigation process in front of the labor court to obtain the proper settlement.
• Support contract structuring, negotiation, and risk allocation to ensure appropriately balanced commercial, legal, and operational outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate key risks in commercial engagements to protect the company’s financial and operational interests
• Manage and oversee labor disputes and litigation, including interactions with external counsel and labor authorities
• Coordinate with external labor law firms to ensure effective case handling and timely communication to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in or support labor court proceedings and settlement discussions, ensuring outcomes align with company risk tolerance and legal strategy.
Qualifications:
• 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.
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Allowances & Bonuses*
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Job Category Legal
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