Job Description

About the opportunity

A global technology group is seeking a Senior Regional Legal Counsel to support its aerospace, air-management and advanced technology activities across Southeast Asia.

Location: Singapore

The role

This senior position will lead the contract-management function for an assigned portfolio of complex technology programmes. You will provide strategic legal and commercial advice while managing and coaching one Contract Manager.

Key responsibilities

Lead contract strategy and lifecycle management from tender through project completion
Draft and negotiate agreements with customers, partners and subcontractors
Advise on contractual risks, financial exposure and mitigation measures
Manage variations, extensions, claims, notices, amendments and disputes
Oversee contractual communications and maintain proper governance and documentation
Set priorities, review work and coach one direct report
Support compliance matters, including anti-corruption, antitrust, data protection, trade compliance and third-party screening
Coordinate with external counsel and deliver contract-management training

Requirements

Recognised law degree or equivalent legal qualification
More than 10 years PQE as a legal counsel or contract manager
Substantial in-house experience within a multinational or international environment
Strong commercial contracting, negotiation, claims and risk-management capabilities
Experience supporting complex cross-border projects
Exposure to aerospace, aviation, critical infrastructure or major technology projects would be advantageous
Demonstrated leadership, coaching and stakeholder-management skills
Willing to travel regionally up to once a month

Why this role