Job Description

Singapore, Singapore

Company: Singtel Group

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it's like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let's create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

The Contracts Manager, Legal reporting into Group Networks Procurement (GNP) & Group Legal is required to work closely with Procurement Managers as well as the internal stakeholders from other Singtel business units to draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review a wide variety of contracts including statement of works (SOW), licence agreement, letter agreements, master supply agreement (MSA) and inter-operator agreements, among others, while ensuring compliance with Singtel contract policy.
• Advise internal stakeholders on implications of contractual terms and how these apply for each purchase.
• Lead or support contractual negotiations with suppliers, building owners, and mobile telecommunication operators.
• Work with other internal stakeholders (legal, risk and finance) to ensure internal policies and corporate governance is strictly adhered to. Where required, support the drafting and clearance of deviation papers and MC papers.
• Provide sound legal advice within a fast paced and dynamic working environment to business units.
• Regular tracking and reporting on contracts reviewed.
• Drive user experience improvement initiatives related to the contracting process.
• Keeping abreast with the relevant legislations eg, Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Buildings (COPIF), PDPA, Cybersecurity Act and the Telecommunications Act (Cap 323).

Requirements:

• Law degree with 4-5 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) acquired in a reputable local law firm or in-house in a telecommunication and/or IT related organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of local laws and regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with an eye for detail.
• 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 and closely with in-house legal.

*We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.