Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Training and development

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Singtel in Malaysia is seeking a senior legal professional to review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts with domestic and global suppliers and partners. The role provides remote legal support to IT, Networks and Property teams and acts as a strategic partner to business units.

Requires 12–15 years PQE, law degree, and admission to practice in Malaysia/Singapore/UK. You will work under Singtel's Legal team, upholding policies and delivering robust legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia, Singapore or the UK.
• 12–15 years PQE in-house or with a reputable commercial law firm.
• Strong legal analytical skills with knowledge of corporate and contract law.
• Excellent contract drafting skills.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and uphold company policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on procurement, partnership and other contracts with suppliers and partners.
• Pro-actively advise on legal, commercial and operational risk issues within contracts.
• Collaborate with business lines and stakeholders to provide robust legal solutions aligned with Singtel policies.
• Ensure documentation is maintained with proper processes and policies.
• Collaborate with the Legal team at Singtel, Singapore.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal analysis

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Qualified in Malaysia/Singapore/UK

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 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 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.

Skills For Success

• 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.
• 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

Your Career Growth Starts Here.

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