Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Legal management of a region, in relation to all business activities in that region
Membership of Regional Management Teams, or solution line management or programme management teams
Lead legal support on most transactions within region
Handle major complex transaction such as Mergers and Acquisitions, joint venture, large outsourcing depending on subject matter expertise and language, under supervision of more senior lawyer
Advises and influences management with requisite communication areas of legal risk and/or compliance
Subject matter expertise in an area of law such as IPR, public procurement, acquisitions and strategic partnerships
Prepare and deliver legal training to Sales Relationship Management teams, Business Unit and Support functions
Advises, negotiates and gives opinions on material contracting matters and risk assessment
Manages dispute resolution in terms of business issues, potential or actual claims or litigation

Mandatory- Key Skills:

Embrace AI : Get comfortable with AI-powered tools for research, contract review, and workflow automation so you can spot errors, save time, and provide reliable advice.
Prioritize cybersecurity: Focus on protecting personal and commercial information, understanding cyber risks, and drafting clear policies to keep your firm and clients safe.
Expand digital expertise: Learn to use contract management software, collaborate remotely, and explore no-code tools or process mapping to stay relevant and support global business operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in law and equivalent educations preferred
People-Centric: Inspire and motivate others by setting a clear vision and objectives and fostering pride in the work.
Enterprise-Minded: Make sound decisions and provide advice aligned with the company's strategic vision and financial guardrails.
Analytical & Solutions-Oriented: Thrive in ambiguity, challenge assumptions, identify problems quickly, and develop data-driven solutions.
Curious, Courageous & Collaborative: Open to feedback and different perspectives, communicate effectively at all levels, and have the confidence to ask and address tough questions.
More than 10 years of diverse, hands-on legal experience, including commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
Strong understanding of legal governance and broader corporate legal matters.
Genuine interest in technology and emerging legal tech, particularly the use of AI to enhance Legal operations and decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, concise, and compelling messages.
A pragmatic, business-oriented approach with a focus on delivering practical legal solutions
Experience being a lead lawyer in one or more domains (a domain being a BU, a Geography/Region, a specific area of Law or legal practice)
Delivering Strategic, Business-Driven Legal Solutions Across Borders.
Senior Legal Professional with 10+ years of in-house experience delivering strategic, business-driven legal solutions for global technology and telecom leaders across Middle East, Africa, India Subcontinent, AUSPAC, and Southeast Asia.
Specialized in Information Technology and Telecom matters, including system integration, outsourcing, cloud and connectivity, cybersecurity, and managed services.
Extensive experience in negotiating complex, high-value agreements, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance within highly regulated, multinational environments.
Recognized for crafting commercially focused legal strategies that drive business growth and innovation across top-tier companies worldwide.
Passionate about building trusted partnerships across diverse cultures and geographies to enable sustainable business success.
Providing legal support and advice surrounding multi tower, complex, high-value contracts, statement of works, licensing agreements, partnership and alliance agreements, request for proposals.
Deal Structuring to address client issues and mitigate risk for both the parties.
Responsible for simultaneously leading negotiations and closing several medium and large transactions with diverse clients, ranging from large multinational corporations to government/public sector entities to emerging business enterprises.

Rajkumar Renganathan

Quess Selection & Services, Singapore

EA Licence Number: 23C2060 Registration ID is R1983662

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