Senior Legal Contract Manager (Based in KL, Malaysia)

At Singtel, our mission is to Empower Every Generation. We are dedicated to fostering an equitable and forward-thinking work environment where our employees experience a strong sense of Belonging, to make meaningful Impact and Grow both personally and professionally. By joining Singtel, you will be part of a caring, inclusive and diverse workforce that creates positive impact and a sustainable future for all.

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This role is based in Malaysia and responsible for overseeing commercial contract drafting, negotiation and review of our contracts with domestic and global customers, suppliers and partners, as well as providing remote legal support to the sales and business teams of Singapore Telecommunications Limited based in Singapore.

As a team lead, this role is required to lead and guide the other Contract Managers.

Make an Impact by:

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on all aspects of sales, procurement, partnership, and other contracts with customers, suppliers and partners for Singtel’s business units, including such contracts relating to the bids and enterprise sales teams – that are in line with Singtel’s contract policies.
• Pro-actively advise on legal and operational risk issues holistically as part of providing legal advice on the contracts. Recommend changes and best practices.
• Work closely with the various business lines, and relevant stakeholders to provide pragmatic, robust legal solutions consistent with the Singtel Group’s corporate 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 in Singtel Singapore.
• Team management and administration – coach, train and supervise other contract managers who are based in Malaysia.

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Law and admitted to practice in Malaysia / Singapore / UK / Australia
• Minimum of 6 years PQE gained as in-house lawyer reviewing/negotiating a variety of contracts including NDAs, MOUs, sales and/or procurement contracts.
• Minimum of 6 years PQE 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.
• Keen interest in the business and its operations and processes.
• Experience in international contracting matters.
• Confidence to negotiate with counterparty, where required.
• Ability to explain clearly and confidently, legal concepts in simple layman terms to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and know when to escalate key issues for discussion with the legal team.
• Able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, and to meet critical deadlines.
• Able to work well independently as a legal professional and custodian of the company’s policies as well as working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be a fast learner, able to work independently, adaptable to change.
• Good time management and communication with key stakeholders.

Rewards that Go Beyond:

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

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