Senior Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

Asia Recruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Legal Contract Manager to oversee contract management and legal strategies for its IT and Networks divisions. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of PQE, with a strong expertise in commercial law, capable of advising on a diverse range of legal matters, and working closely with teams in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years PQE as in-house lawyer or at a reputable law firm.
• Admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the UK.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on procurement and partnership contracts.
• Advise on legal, commercial and operational risk issues.
• Collaborate with business lines and stakeholders to provide legal solutions.

Skills

Legal analytical skills

Contract law knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

• Senior Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

Senior Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

Location: Sunway Velocity, KL

Senior Legal Contract Manager (IT, Network)

Location: Sunway Velocity, KL Job ID: NOD25

Summary:

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 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.

Job Description:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on all aspects of procurement, partnership, and other contracts with suppliers and partners for company’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 company 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 Singapore.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore or the UK.
• Minimum of 7years' 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.
• 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.