Legal Contract Manager (Enterprise)

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international telecommunications company is seeking a legal professional in Kuala Lumpur to oversee contract drafting, negotiation, and provide legal support to both domestic and international business units. Candidates should possess a law degree, have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience, and demonstrate strong analytical and contract drafting skills. This position offers professional growth alongside full health and wellness benefits, and continuous training opportunities.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore.
• Minimum 4 years PQE in-house reviewing/negotiating contracts.
• Minimum 4 years PQE with a reputable commercial law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Pro-actively advise on legal risks pertaining to contracts.
• Ensure documentation is systematically maintained.

Skills

Legal analytical skills

Contract drafting skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Be a part of something BIG

This role is based in Malaysia and responsible for overseeing commercial contract drafting, negotiation and review of our contracts with domestic and global customers, suppliers and partners, as well as providing remote legal support to the sales and business teams of Singapore Telecommunications Limited based in Singapore.The candidate will act as a strategic legal partner to these business units resolving their legal needs. He/she should demonstrate a strong willingness to engage in developing strategies and also take the lead in resolving legal and commercial challenges.

Make an Impact by:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on all aspects of sales, procurement, partnership, and other contracts with customers, suppliers and partners for Singtel’s business units, including such contracts relating to the bids and enterprise sales teams – that are in line with Singtel’s contract policies.
• Pro-actively advise on legal and operational risk issues holistically as part of providing legal advice on the contracts. Recommend changes and best practices.
• Work closely with the various business lines, and relevant stakeholders to provide pragmatic, robust legal solutions consistent with the Singtel Group’s corporate policies.
• Ensure documentation is systematically maintained with adequate processes and policies in place, and that organizational memory is retained, within the corporate business group.
• Collaborate, report to and work under the supervision of the Legal team in Singtel Singapore.

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the U
• Minimum of 4 years PQE gained as in-house lawyer reviewing/negotiating a variety of contracts including NDAs, MOUs, sales and/or procurement contracts.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE with a reputable commercial law firm.
  
• Strong legal analytical skills with a good eye for detail and sound knowledge of general corporate and contract law.
• Excellent contract drafting skills.
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, and to meet critical deadlines.
• Able to work well both independently as a legal professional and custodian of the company’s policies and as well as working collaboratively as part of a team

Rewards that Go Beyond:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities

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