Legal Counsel & Contract Manager

Location: Singapore, Singapore Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.WHO ARE WE?

The Job Holder will be part of the Legal, Contract and Compliance Department of Thales international division (DGDI) for Southeast Asia, supporting all Thales businesses in Southeast Asia and Taiwan (“the Region”).

Within DGDI, you report hierarchically to the Legal, Contract and Compliance Director for Southeast Asia.

Thales has been present and has grown from strength to strength in the Asian region for over 50 years, providing state-of-the-art solutions for customers in the avionics, secure communications and information systems, defense mission systems and strategy, research and technology, and digital security domains. The position particularly covers IBS Business Line (Identity and Biometrics Solutions) activities in the Region.

The IBS Business Line offers Identity and Biometrics Solutions to governments, public authorities, police forces, and private entities in the field of civil identity, with more than 200 programs deployed worldwide: secure documents (biometric passports, electronic ID cards, driving licenses, other documents), management of sovereign identity, trusted digital infrastructures, border crossing management solutions, biometric solutions for criminal investigations. This is a rapidly growing activity for several years.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You hold an advanced academic background in Law, Contract Management, Business, or related field, equivalent to a Master’s degree level qualification (EU/UK/SG/US or other comparable higher education systems) including a Specialization in Law,
• You have 10 years of demonstrated experience as a legal counsel working in an international context, as part of the legal department of a multinational company,
• Endowed with analytical and synthesis skills, you assess situations accurately and can easily propose pragmatic solutions,
• You understand the stakes associated with a major international Group’s compliance program,
• You master the techniques related to third-party review (third-party screening) and are able to conduct compliance analyses,
• During your experience, you have developed strong proactivity towards stakeholders and good ability to manage priorities,
• You enjoy sharing your experiences and best practices, with a collective and collaborative mindset,
• You also have good listening and communication skills,
• You are keen to work in diverse teams and have inter-cultural awareness and interest,
• You have full mastery of IT tools, all types of data exchange platforms, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,
• You can travel on regular basis over the Region (once a month) and from time-to-time to Europe (once a year).

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGEHTHER?

The position particularly covers IBS Business Line (Identity and Biometrics Solutions) activities in the Region. It also covers transversal activities in the Region for dedicated countries like Philippines and Thailand. On both sides, it covers a wide range of activities, mainly on export markets. The role includes managing performance, ensuring contractual co