Contract & Compliance Manager

A leading global automation and engineering organisation is seeking a Contract and Compliance Manager. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in strengthening governance, contracts, and regulatory functions across international operations. You will work closely with senior management, directly impacting strategic business operations while enjoying opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional development.

What you'll do:

As a Contract and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for :

• Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and NDAs with clients, suppliers, and partners to ensure all terms are accurately reflected and obligations are clearly defined.
• Maintain a central contract register while monitoring key deadlines such as renewals, obligations, milestones, and penalties to prevent lapses or missed opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms by escalating risks to management when necessary and proactively addressing potential issues before they arise.
• Collaborate with project management, finance, business development, and engineering teams to align contractual commitments with operational execution for seamless project delivery.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on specialised or high-risk matters to ensure expert guidance is sought for complex contractual scenarios.
• Oversee and manage company licenses and permits by liaising with relevant government agencies and authorities on approvals, submissions, incentive applications, and claims.
• Track deadlines for timely renewals and regulatory filings to prevent compliance gaps that could impact ongoing projects or business operations.
• Support internal departments in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements for projects and operations by providing clear guidance on compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain standardised templates and processes for contracts and regulatory submissions to streamline documentation workflows across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for audits and management reporting while providing periodic updates to senior management on contract performance and regulatory compliance status.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, with minimum 5–8 years’ experience in contract management, legal administration, corporate compliance or related roles demonstrates your proven ability to handle complex commercial agreements.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, engineering, automation or renewable energy sectors is advantageous as it provides valuable industry context for the role.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with risk awareness enables you to manage multiple priorities efficiently without compromising accuracy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently ensures smooth coordination across departments while maintaining initiative on individual tasks.
• Experience coordinating with external legal counsel on specialised matters adds depth to your understanding of high-risk contractual scenarios.

Competence in maintaining accurate documentation for audits or management reporting reflects your commitment to transparency and accountability.

• With developing standardised templates or processes streamlines workflows across contract administration.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a public-listed global leader in automation and renewable energy solutions. Employees benefit from direct access to senior management—allowing them to make meaningful contributions that shape strategic business operations. Exposure to international contract management paired with robust regulatory compliance practices ensures employees gain valuable experience within a fast-expanding business environment renowned for its knowledgeable leadership team.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey by joining a globally recognised leader where your skills will make a real impact—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C