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.

This role will report to the Assistant General Counsel and work closely with business units and internal stakeholders to advance and protect Singtel\'s business. The Legal Counsel acts as a strategic legal partner to the business units solving problems creatively and resolving their legal needs. He/she should demonstrate strong willingness to engage in, and take the lead for, building creative strategies and solutions to legal and commercial issues to support organisational management and growth. He/she will support the implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices by gaining a thorough understanding and compliance with internal practices.

Key responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice in a fast paced and dynamic working environment to business units within the Networks, IT and Property groups of Singtel.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts with particular focus on IT, mobile networks, and property related transactions.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and address feedback on commercial contracts and operational issues.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to increase efficiency in contract reviews.
• Provide legal education and trainings to business units; and manage compliance programs and policies/procedures.
• Handle on-going contract issues and change management, provide interpretation to support implementation and recommend changes and best practices.
• Manage disputes and litigations matters.

Requirements

• Law degree (Singapore or other recognized law school)
• Minimum of 7-10 years post qualification experience (PQE) acquired in a reputable local law firm or in-house with property development/construction experience and familiar with leasing and building facility contracts. Background in dealing with IT related contract e.g. purchase of software/hardware is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of local laws and regulations with particular emphasis on telecommunications, IT, real estate matters including construction of buildings and building facility contracts.
• Strong ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts, and able to lead in negotiations.
• Strong legal/contract analytical skills with a good eye for detail and sound knowledge of general corporate and contract law.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Self-starter, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic and fast paced environment to meet critical deadlines.

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

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