Job Description
As a Contract Manager, you will ensure consistent drafting and negotiation of our contracts for AirAsia group, showing pragmatic judgments on specific contract terms and being agile both in contract drafting or redlining and during counterpart facing negotiations. You will be supporting the day to day review and negotiation of agreements as well as supporting the further development of our negotiation acumen from a business partner’s perspective and giving feedback to improve our contractual practice.
Responsibilities
Responsible for proper SOP documentation related to duties and responsibilities within the contracts management team
Supervise the review of a variety of contracts (including NDAs, Service Agreements, Subcontracting Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements), not limited to renewal, amendments, extensions or termination of contracts
Project Post-mortem: Evaluation of success of failure of the contract ability to meet business goals
Act as a support in negotiation of contracts with relevant counterparties, both clients and suppliers, with support from key business stakeholders where required
Perform risk assessments of proposed contractual terms and conditions, and develop recommendations to minimize their potential risk for the company, while smoothing and adding value to the business activities
Act as a trusted advisor to the business on all contractual matters, providing sound legal advice
Identify and highlight relevant contractual risks and deviations from the corporate position for the management to make decisions
Identify and highlight the need to review contractual positions or to develop new alternate positions for your area of responsibility
Qualifications:
Possess a Law degree and over 5 years of legal practice in a relevant area as a legal counsel, contract manager
Commercial contract negotiation and drafting experience
Experience in leading and developing a small team
Excellent written and oral command of English
Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
Ability to work on own initiative while following the process in place in the department and in the wider company
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and desire to make legal processes more efficient
Outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills, with the ability to discuss complex issues in a clear and simple manner both in writing and verbally
Outstanding verbal and communication skills, written and verbal
Good judgment in balancing business and commercial needs and potential risks/exposures with counterparty's requirements
Accurate and precise attention to details
Business-centric approach, demonstrating a positive attitude and ability to be creative and propose alternatives under all circumstances
Results-oriented and driven to succeed with the ability to attract individuals with similar characteristics
Dynamic and disciplined thinker with intellectual horsepower, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for making a mark in fast-paced, growing environments
We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be the best. We committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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