Senior Legal Counsel

Responsible for all commercial and corporate legal matters in the APAC region where Nexperia operates, with a specific focus on Nexperia’s activities in Malaysia and the Philippines.

What you will do

• Support corporate projects related to Nexperia’s expansion plans in Malaysia and the Philippines, including local procurement and site-specific matters.
• Provide corporate legal support across all Nexperia companies in the APAC region, including setting up new companies, corporate housekeeping and ESG.
• Provide HR legal support, including company matters with local trade unions.
• Manage disputes, litigation and claims handling, such as matters involving distributors and local suppliers.
• Handle commercial contracting in APAC, including sales, distributor and supply contracts.
• Manage outside legal counsel and legal spend.
  

What you will need

• 6–10 years of relevant experience as a commercial/corporate lawyer or in-house legal counsel, with readiness to further apply and deepen 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.
• Experience working closely with Finance, Treasury and/or Tax departments.
• Litigation experience is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience working with senior management stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel to Seremban twice a week.

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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.