Legal Contract Manager (Enterprise)

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company based in Malaysia is looking for a legal professional to manage commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and review. The role involves providing legal support to business teams and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates should have a Law degree and at least 4 years PQE experience in contract negotiation and corporate law. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE with a commercial law firm.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating various contracts.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate contracts for business units.
• Advise on legal and operational risks proactively.
• Collaborate with various business lines for legal solutions.

Skills

Legal analytical skills

Attention to detail

Contract negotiation

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Law

Admitted to practice in Malaysia/Singapore

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 part of something BI

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 take the lead in resolving legal and commercial challenges.

Make an Impact

• 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.
• 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 tea

Rewards that Go Beyond

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

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