Senior Contract Manager (Group Legal) – based in Kuching

Why Should You Apply For This Job:

• Opportunity to work in an established and prominent company.
• Good exposure towards career growth and personal development.
• Chance to be part of a dynamic team and a reputable company known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and fostering talent in a thriving business environment.

Job Purpose : To manage and negotiate complex contracts with vendors and customers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and customer/ vendor standards.

Responsible to/Report to : Group Manager, Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors and customers, including master service agreements, statements of work, amendments, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and customer/vendor standards.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to close-out, including monitoring deliverables and timelines, resolving disputes, and managing renewals and extensions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, operations, and procurement, to ensure contracts are aligned with business objectives and meet company requirements.
• Analyze contract performance and identify areas for improvement, including risk mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers, including conducting regular business reviews and addressing issues as needed.
• Responsible for drafting contract agreements, ensuring legal compliance, and reviewing and evaluating tenders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management or related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a multinational company.
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and managing the contract lifecycle.
• Experienced in drafting contract agreements, ensuring legal compliance, and reviewing and evaluating tenders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About The Company:

• Our client is a leading conglomerate listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and is a major private-sector player in Sarawak.
• Their portfolio spans to over more than 30 companies, including cement and phosphate manufacturing, property development, construction, trading, green technology, oil tools, trading, telco infrastructure and financial services.

This position is open to Malaysians only.

For more information, you may reach out to Aileen at her email, aileen.kim@peoplelake.asia or Whatsapp her at +6012-3720292.