Be a part of something BIG!

Say HELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel Kuala Lumpur (Sudong MY Sdn. Bhd.)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, delivering innovative connectivity, digital services, and ICT solutions across the region. As part of our Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur, you'll work alongside regional legal and business teams to support strategic initiatives across Enterprise Products and Services.

We are looking for a Legal Contract Manager to provide commercially focused legal support across a broad range of technology, cloud, cybersecurity, and partnership agreements. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with Singtel's legal policies and governance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys partnering with the business to deliver practical, risk-balanced legal solutions in a dynamic international environment.

Make an Impact by

• Draft, review, negotiate, and provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, customer, partner, reseller, procurement, non-disclosure, and technology-related contracts.
• Provide legal support to the Partnership & Alliance, Cloud & Cybersecurity, and Network Security Services business units, with additional support for IoT initiatives when required.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially sound legal advice that balances business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct holistic legal reviews of commercial transactions, identifying legal, contractual, and commercial risks while protecting Singtel's interests.
• Advise the business on compliance with Singtel's contract policies and governance requirements, including supporting the preparation of contract policy deviation papers where necessary.
• Ensure contracts and supporting documentation are maintained accurately within the company's contract management repository and comply with internal governance standards.
• Build strong working relationships with regional legal teams, particularly colleagues based in Singapore, to ensure consistent legal support and knowledge sharing across the Group.
• Support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and business partners, providing practical solutions to facilitate successful commercial outcomes.
• Monitor legal and contractual developments that may impact the business and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates, and governance practices to enhance operational efficiency and business support.

Skills for Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and admission to practice in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, or Australia.
• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as an in-house legal counsel reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, reseller, sales, and procurement agreements.
• Minimum 3 years of PQE gained with a reputable commercial law firm.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating technology, telecommunications, cloud, cybersecurity, or IT-related commercial contracts is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of enterprise technology solutions, including connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud services, mobility, or IoT, will be an advantage.
• Strong legal analytical skills with a solid understanding of commercial and contract law, combined with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience handling international commercial contracts and working with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, practical business language.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while effectively managing competing priorities and knowing when to escalate complex legal matters.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong time management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel to Singapore occasionally is an advantage.