Legal Contract Manager (IT, Networks)

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a legal professional in Kuala Lumpur to manage procurement and partnership contracts, provide legal advice, and support various business units. The ideal candidate will have a Law degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong contract drafting skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the UK.
• Minimum of 5 years' PQE with in-house lawyer or commercial law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contracts.
• Advise on legal and operational risk issues.
• Collaborate with business lines for legal solutions.

Skills

Legal analytical skills

Contract drafting skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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

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

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