Legal Contract Manager

Asia Recruit; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to manage contracts and provide legal advice. In this role, you will draft, review, and negotiate contracts while collaborating with business units to ensure compliance with corporate policies. Your expertise in commercial law and risk management will be crucial in delivering pragmatic legal solutions. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring occasional travel to Singapore. If you are passionate about law and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience as an in-house lawyer or with a reputable law firm.
• Called to the bar in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, or the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with various stakeholders.
• Providing legal advice on contracts and mitigating risks.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Risk Management

Commercial Law

Documentation Management

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

• Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Contracts: Handle all aspects of sales, procurement, partnership, and other contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners for company's business units. This includes contracts related to bids and enterprise sales teams.
• Advising on Legal and Operational Risks: Provide comprehensive legal advice on contracts, proactively addressing legal and operational risk issues. Recommend changes and best practices to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborating with Business Units: Work closely with various business lines and relevant stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and robust legal solutions that align with Group’s corporate policies.
• Maintaining Documentation: Ensure all documentation is systematically maintained with adequate processes and policies, retaining organizational memory within the corporate business group.
• Reporting and Supervision: Collaborate, report to, and work under the supervision of the Legal team in Singapore team.

Job Requirements:

• Educational Background: Degree in Law, called to the bar in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, or the UK.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) gained as an in-house lawyer or with a reputable commercial law firm.
• Commercial Contract Expertise: Experience in reviewing, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts, whether in-house or in practice.
• Remote Work Capability: Ability to work remotely with the reporting manager and business units based in Singapore.
• Willingness to Travel: Willing to travel to Singapore from time to time as required.