Contract & Risk Manager

Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Puchong; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd seeks a seasoned Contracts professional to oversee governance, risk and compliance across tender and project lifecycles. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, assess exposures and advise project teams on obligations, breaches and risk mitigation.

Requirements include a law/contract-related degree and 7–10 years’ experience in EPCC, construction or ICT systems. Knowledge of governance frameworks and post-IPO considerations is advantageous.

Formación

• Experience reviewing complex project agreements, tender conditions and contractual obligations.
• Strong understanding of upstream and downstream contractual arrangements and subcontracting.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, PAM or other construction/engineering contract frameworks is advantageous.
• Exposure to corporate governance frameworks and post-IPO requirements is an added advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee contractual governance, risk and compliance across tender and project lifecycle.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including NDAs and MOUs.
• Monitor and mitigate financial and operational exposures and safeguard company position.
• Establish risk registers and conduct due diligence on partners, vendors and subcontractors.
• Advise project teams on contractual interpretation, obligations and breaches.
• Align governance practices with corporate policies and post-IPO requirements.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Negotiation

Drafting

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline

Descripción del empleo

To oversee contractual governance, commercial risk and compliance across the tender and project lifecycle, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed, financial and operational exposures are mitigated, and the Company's commercial interests are protected.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

1. Contractual & Legal Oversight

Review and assess tender contractual requirements, identifying financial, operational, legal and commercial risks prior to bid submission.

Evaluate awarded project contracts, ensuring upstream and downstream contractual obligations are clearly defined, aligned and communicated.

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, MOUs, Teaming Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Project Services Agreements and Non-Compete Agreements.

Conduct ongoing contractual risk assessments throughout project execution, including the Defects Liability Period (DLP) and contractual close-out.

Review project correspondence, contractual notices and side letters to safeguard the Company's contractual position.

Draft and review RFPs, ITTs, Letters of Award (LOA) and Project Orders for downstream procurement and subcontract awards.

Advise project teams on contractual interpretation, obligations, potential breaches and mitigation measures.

2. Contractual Risk & Compliance Management

Establish and maintain project-specific contractual risk registers covering financial, operational, legal and reputational exposures.

Identify, evaluate and elevate material contractual risks and red flags for tenders and awarded projects.

Conduct due diligence on potential partners, vendors and subcontractors, covering financial stability, track records, compliance credentials and potential conflicts of interest.

Document due diligence findings and provide risk-based recommendations to Management.

Review project compliance declarations, third-party questionnaires and supporting documentation.

Monitor contractual risk mitigation actions and ensure timely closure of identified issues.

Collaborate with Project Directors, Contracts, Finance, Procurement and other relevant stakeholders to minimise contractual and commercial exposure.

3. Policy & Corporate Governance

Support post-IPO policy review, rationalisation and integration to ensure alignment with Group governance requirements.

Draft, review and enhance corporate policies under the Group governance framework.

Review and refine the Board Charter and Board Committees' Terms of Reference (ToR).

Ensure contractual governance practices, approval processes and internal controls remain aligned with corporate policies.

Identify governance gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and accountability.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in contract management, contractual risk assessment, commercial governance or related functions.

Proven experience in EPCC, construction, engineering, infrastructure or ICT systems integration projects.

Strong understanding of upstream and downstream contractual arrangements, subcontracting and project commercial risks.

Experience reviewing complex project agreements, tender conditions and contractual obligations.

Knowledge of Malaysian contract law, corporate governance and commercial compliance requirements.

Familiarity with FIDIC, PAM or other relevant construction and engineering contract frameworks is advantageous.

Exposure to corporate governance frameworks and post-IPO requirements is an added advantage.

Strong analytical, contractual drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Candidates must indicate their current notice period and earliest possible commencement date. Candidates with a one (1) month notice period are preferred.

Candidates are required to state their current and expected salary in their application.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Contract Review & Compliance: Timely completion of tender and awarded contract reviews, with material risks identified and documented.

Risk Mitigation: Effectiveness in identifying, escalating and mitigating contractual and commercial exposures.

Contractual Governance: Compliance with contractual obligations, approval processes and internal governance requirements.

Due Diligence: Timely completion and quality of third-party risk assessments and recommendations.

Policy & Governance: Timely delivery of assigned policy reviews, governance updates and post-IPO integration initiatives.

Commercial Protection: Reduction of avoidable contractual liabilities, disputes and financial exposure attributable to inadequate contract review or risk management.

Please advice

Established in 2011, Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd pioneers IT security and automation solutions that support operational needs across industries such as transportation, utilities, hospitality & leisure, IT & Security, and logistic.

Established in 2011, Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd pioneers IT security and automation solutions that support operational needs across industries such as transportation, utilities, hospitality & leisure, IT & Security, and logistic.