Senior Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

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 involves drafting and negotiating contracts while providing strategic legal support to various business units. You will collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with policies and deliver robust legal solutions. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. If you are ready to embrace BIG possibilities and advance your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Internal Mobility Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE as an in-house lawyer or with a reputable law firm.
• Strong legal analytical skills and excellent contract drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and partners.
• Advising on legal and operational risk issues related to contracts.

Skills

Legal Analytical Skills

Contract Drafting

Corporate Law Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

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 negotiating contracts with domestic and global suppliers and partners, as well as providing remote legal support to the 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:

1. Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on all aspects of procurement, partnership, and other contracts with suppliers and partners for Singtel’s business units.
2. Proactively advising on legal, commercial, and operational risk issues holistically as part of providing legal advice on the contracts.
3. Working closely with the various business lines, and relevant stakeholders to provide pragmatic, robust legal solutions consistent with the Singtel Group’s policies.
4. Ensuring documentation is systematically maintained with adequate processes and policies in place, and that organizational memory is retained, within the corporate business group.
5. Collaborating, reporting to, and working under the supervision of the Legal team at Singtel, Singapore.

Skills for Success:

1. Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the UK.
2. Minimum of 7 years' PQE gained as an in-house lawyer or with a reputable commercial law firm.
3. Strong legal analytical skills with a good eye for detail and sound knowledge of general corporate and contract law.
4. Excellent contract drafting skills.
5. Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and to meet critical deadlines.
6. 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:

1. Full suite of health and wellness benefits.
2. Ongoing training and development programs.
3. Internal mobility opportunities.

Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now!

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