The Legal Contracts Manager is required to work closely with Group Networks Procurement as well as the internal stakeholders to draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of telco/IT procurement contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and review a wide variety of contracts, mainly, telco infrastructure related.
- Advise internal clients on implications of contract termsLead or support contractual negotiations with suppliers
- Where required, provide sound legal advice within a fast paced and dynamic working environment to business units
- Liaise and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and address feedback on commercial contracts and operational issues
- Work with other internal stakeholders both in Singapore and Australia to ensure internal policies and corporate governance is strictly adhered to
- Provide legal education and trainings to business units from time to time; and manage compliance programs and policies/procedures
- Manage disputes matters.
- Regular tracking and reporting on contracts reviewed
- Drive user experience improvement initiatives related to the contracting process
Requirements
- Law degree with 5 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) acquired in a reputable local law firm or in-house in a telecommunication and/or IT related organisation. Prior in-house experience of at least 1 year is an added advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of local laws and regulations
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment to meet aggressive deadlines
- A team player with excellent inter-personal skills and ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels
- Willing to explore and learn new skillsets
- Must be able to work independently
- Experience in a supervisory role is beneficial
