Overview
Legal Contract Manager (IT, Networks) (Based in Malaysia, KL)
Date: 15 Jan 2025
Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Company:
Singtel Group
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.
Make an Impact by:
- 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.
Skills for Success:
- 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.
This is a fully onsite role.
Office location: Sunway Velocity 2, Jalan Cheras, 55100 KL
Rewards that Go Beyond:
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?
Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth.
Apply now and start your empowering career!
About Singtel
Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.
We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.
Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.
The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.