Legal Contract Manager (IT, Networks)

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your legal expertise will empower every generation! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating with global partners. You will act as a strategic legal partner, providing robust legal solutions while collaborating with various business lines. The position is fully onsite, allowing you to immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. With a strong focus on health and wellness, ongoing training, and internal mobility opportunities, this role is designed to help you unlock new possibilities and accelerate your career growth. Say hello to your next big opportunity!

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as in-house lawyer or at a commercial law firm.
• Admitted to practice in Malaysia, Singapore, or the UK.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and partners.
• Advise on legal, commercial, and operational risk issues.

Skills

Legal Analytical Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Knowledge of Corporate Law

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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 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 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.
• Excellentcontract 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.

This is a fully onsite role.

Office location: Sunway Velocity 2, Jalan Cheras, 55100 KL

Rewards that Go Beyond:

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

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth.

Apply now and start your empowering career!