Legal Assistant – Contract Management (Southeast Asia)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support our Group’s legal function across Southeast Asia. Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, assist with legal documentation, and help drive compliance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support for the Group’s operations in Southeast Asia.
• Manage contract execution, filing, record‑keeping and document retention.
• Maintain contract repositories, tracking obligations, milestones and renewal dates.
• Prepare, review and update standard agreements, templates and precedents.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments, summarising findings.
• Support the development and improvement of legal policies, SOPs and governance frameworks.
• Maintain legal trackers, document management systems and corporate records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel on contract administration and related matters.

Required profile

• Formal legal education – Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law (or equivalent).
• Exposure to PRC/China laws is a plus.
• Experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department is advantageous, but fresh graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken) with ability to draft and review legal documents in both languages.
• Intellectually curious, commercially minded and eager to develop an in‑house legal career.

Required skills