Overview
International Contract Manager Jobs in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Atlantic Gate
Title: International Contract Manager
Company: Atlantic Gate
Location: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We’re hiring an International Contract Manager
Are you ready to take your legal career beyond traditional boundaries and step into a truly international driven role? We’re looking for a dynamic and versatile International Contract Manager to join our lean Legal & Corporate Affairs team, working in close collaboration with and reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, supporting operations across multiple regions in a fast-paced global environment.
🌐 About the Role
This is not just a contracts role — it’s a strategic, hands-on position combining contract management with legal administrative and broader business support, where you will act as a key partner to legal, commercial, operations, and leadership teams globally. As part of a small and agile legal team, you will be supporting the Senior Legal Counsel in day-to-day legal and operational matters, while helping ensure that our contractual frameworks, governance practices, and compliance standards enable sustainable growth across international markets.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Contract Management & Commercial Support
You will take an active role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements, including:
- Freight forwarding & logistics contracts
- Transportation, warehousing & distribution agreements
- Customer, vendor & procurement contracts
- NDAs, service agreements, and consultancy contracts
Beyond drafting, you will:
- Drive contract lifecycle management, including renewals and amendments
- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks with practical solutions
- Ensure all agreements align with regulatory standards and internal policies
Corporate Governance & Regional Coordination
You will contribute to governance across multiple jurisdictions by:
- Assisting with board resolutions, filings, and corporate secretarial matters
- Maintaining corporate records, licenses, and statutory registers
- Liaising with external advisors, regulators, and company secretaries
- Supporting the implementation of governance best practices across regional entities
Compliance & Risk Management
You will help strengthen the company's compliance culture by:
- Supporting implementation of compliance frameworks and internal policies
- Monitoring regulatory developments across trade, logistics, and corporate environments
- Assisting with due diligence, audits, and compliance reporting
- Helping ensure smooth and compliant cross-border operations
Cross-Functional Legal, Operational & Administrative Support
As part of a small legal team, you will have broad exposure, assisting the Senior Legal Counsel across business functions, including:
- Supporting HR on employment-related documentation and policy matters
- Coordinating insurance portfolio activities (renewals, claims, broker liaison)
- Contributing to strategic projects and operational initiatives
- Facilitating efficient document management and internal approvals
- Supporting the administrative aspects of legal work, including preparing and organizing documents, printing, managing signatures, and handling mailing and courier deliveries.
- Helping maintain structured process and organized systems, supporting the effectiveness of a lean legal function.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a proactive, highly adaptable professional with a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset who thrives in a lean, fast-paces environment and enjoys working closely with senior legal leadership:
✔ Minimum 5 years experience in contract management, legal operations, or corporate administration
✔ Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain environments is highly valued
✔ Strong understanding of commercial contracts, governance, and compliance practices
✔ Ability to manage both strategic and administrative tasks, with hands-on and solution-oriented mindset
✔ Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, international setting
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✔ Fluent in English (additional Asian languages are a strong advantage)
📣 Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for a role that combines legal depth, business exposure, and international scope – within a small, high-impact team – this is your opportunity.
📩 Apply now or reach out directly to learn more.
