Job Role Description:
The Regional Assistant Manager is responsible for providing legal support to the organization and affiliates in the ASEAN region by advising on and supporting the management of a range of legal matters, construction contracts and other related aspects of the business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support legal functions and provide guidance on legal aspects for regional affiliates in response to affiliates needs and objectives.
- Draft and/or review contracts, legal documents and correspondences.
- Identify and analyse potential legal and contractual risks relating to projects and business transactions and formulate risk mitigating solutions.
- Support the negotiation of contracts and transactions where necessary.
- Coordinate with and communicate advice to internal stakeholders on legal issues.
- Assist in monitoring and identifying potential legal issues as they arise.
- Recommend legal strategy and course of action in disputes and support legal proceedings where applicable.
- Assist with the development and implementation of internal contract review and risk management processes.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of legal projects (e.g., internal legal training for affiliates staff, standardization and update of templates and internal policies)
- Conduct legal research and stay abreast of developments in international laws, regulations, and industry-related practices especially in ASEAN jurisdictions and make timely internal updates.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other departments and external parties where necessary.
- Perform other related operational duties and administrative support as assigned.
Requirements:
- A recognized degree in Law.
- At least 5 years of experience international corporate legal affairs, preferably in construction industry.
- Good understanding and practical knowledge in construction law and contracts.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and information security literacy.
- High attention to details, strong initiatives and sense of responsibility.
- Familiarity with business operations and jurisdictions in Southeast Asia region will be an advantage.
