Contracts Manager (Legal) - #1117721

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts (e.g. vendor, client, procurement, service, confidentiality, NDAs and partnership agreements).

• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and corporate governance standards.

• Advise business units on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.

• Liaise with external lawyers to support internal departments on complex or high-risk agreements..

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Finance, Human Resource, Operations,  Other Compliance) to align contract terms with business objectives.

• Review existing Contracts, Policies, Vendor Agreements and implement new ones as necessary.

• Manage contract lifecycle including creation, execution, renewal, and termination of existing contracts.

• Maintain a central contract repository and track key milestones, deliverables, and expiry dates.

• Develop and implement standard templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to improve efficiency.

• Support tender and bid documentation reviews to ensure legal compliance.

• Conduct training sessions for business teams on contract policies and legal best practices.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.

• Assist with dispute resolution, contract audits, and compliance reporting as needed.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or other related legal qualifications preferred.

• 3 years of experience in contract management, commercial law, or corporate legal roles preferred.

• Strong understanding of Singapore contract law and Regional commercial practices.

• Experience with contract management systems and corporate governance tools.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Knowledge in the Crane, Supply Chain and Logistics industry is an advantage.