Sr. Legal Counsel II (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Sr. Legal Counsel II (Manufacturing): Managing the full commercial lifecycle for the Asia region and serving as the primary compliance lead for the Johor manufacturing facility with an accent on regional commercial contracting, industrial compliance, and global legal operations. Focus on driving Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and mitigating legal risks across Asia-Pacific operations.

Location: Must be based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, supporting the world's most vital applications from data centers to communication networks.

What you will do

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of commercial contracts including MSAs and procurement agreements across Asia.
• Serve as the primary legal custodian for the Johor manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with environmental, technical, and local municipal regulations.
• Advise on labor laws and industrial relations specific to the local workforce.
• Drive the rollout and optimization of global Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software to enhance automation and audit trails.
• Orchestrate alignment between regional business heads, global finance, and executive leadership.
• Standardize global internal controls and ethical compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• 12+ years of PQE with significant experience in regional commercial law and industrial compliance.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to the Malaysian Bar or a recognized Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Proven track record in implementing Legal Tech or CLM solutions.
• Direct experience handling manufacturing compliance, health and safety audits, and regulatory liaison.
• Exceptional ability to influence C-suite executives and coordinate with global functional leads.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Malaysia without sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to core principles: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion.
• Opportunity to drive global strategic projects within a $6.9 billion revenue organization.
• High-performance culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Global reach spanning over 130 countries with significant professional impact.