Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

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

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a skilled legal professional to manage commercial contracts and provide legal support to various business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law and the ability to navigate complex legal challenges while collaborating with teams in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE as in-house lawyer or with a reputable commercial law firm.
• Strong knowledge of general corporate and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on all aspects of contracts.
• Pro-actively advise on legal, commercial, and operational risk issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide legal solutions.

Skills

Legal Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

This role is based in Malaysia and responsible for commercial contract reviewing, drafting, and negotiate contracts with domestic and global suppliers and partners, as well as providing remote legal support to IT, Networks and Property team 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.

Job Description:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on all aspects of procurement, partnership, and other contracts with suppliers and partners for company’s business units.
• Pro-actively advise on legal, commercial and operational risk issues holistically as part of providing legal advice on the contracts.
• Work closely with the various business lines, and relevant stakeholders to provide pragmatic, robust legal solutions consistent with the company Group’s 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 at Singapore.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the UK.
• Minimum of 5 years' PQE gained as in-house lawyer or 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 team.