Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

Singtel Group seeks a senior commercial lawyer to manage procurement contracts and partnerships for Singtel’s Malaysia-based units, advising on legal and commercial risk while coordinating with the Singapore Legal team.

Based in Malaysia, you will lead contract reviews, provide strategic legal solutions, and ensure compliance with Singtel policies. PQE 12–15 years, admitted in Malaysia/Singapore/UK, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia/Singapore or the UK.
• 12–15 years’ PQE in-house or with a respected law firm.
• Strong analytical skills with detail orientation and general corporate law knowledge.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Independent worker and team player, aligning with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on procurement, partnership and other contracts.
• Proactively advise on legal, commercial and operational risk as part of contract advice.
• Collaborate with business units and stakeholders for pragmatic, robust solutions.
• Ensure documentation is maintained with policies and organizational memory.
• Collaborate with Singtel Legal team in Singapore and reporting lines.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Malaysia/Singapore law

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Admitted to practice (Malaysia/Singapore/UK)

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

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

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the UK.
• Minimum of 12 to 15 years’ PQE, gained either as an 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.

Rewards that Go Beyond:

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