Zakinah Zainudin
@zakinahzainudin
I lead high-value energy and telecommunications contracts from drafting through negotiation, risk control, and execution.
What I'm looking for
I've led contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management across energy, offshore construction, and telecommunications for more than 27 years. In my current role, I manage main and sub-contracts for EPC oil and gas offshore platform projects and review EPC tender terms and conditions.
At bp Business Service Centre Asia, I reviewed and negotiated upstream, downstream, and digital contracts across jurisdictions including the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I advised contract practitioners on template selection, deviations, complex negotiations, master agreement alignment, and contracting processes using Salesforce, Compass, and Ariba.
My experience also includes contract leadership at Ophir Production, Petrofac, PETRONAS, Transocean, Telekom Malaysia, DiGi, Adecco, TIME dotCom, and Sapura Technology. I'm committed to meticulous contract administration, practical risk management, and timely support in an international professional environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contracts and Proposal Manager
Confidential Company
Apr 2026 - Present (4 months)
Managing main and sub-contracts for EPC projects in oil and gas, focusing on offshore platform facilities construction. Reviewing general terms and conditions for EPC contract tender submissions.
Contract Lead
Jul 2019 - Sep 2025 (6 years 2 months)
Reviewed and drafted contract templates for upstream and downstream operations across multiple jurisdictions. Provided guidance on contracting processes and supported complex negotiations.
Contract Analyst
Ophir Production Sdn Bhd
Jan 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Prepared tender documents and drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts for goods and services, including drilling rig and FPSO leasing agreements.
Contracts Manager
Petrofac Malaysia Limited (PML)
Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year)
Managed and led the contracts team to minimize commercial, supply, compliance, and legal risks in contracting activities.
Assisted in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial and technical arrangements for projects and operations.
Legal & Commercial Manager
Transocean
Jul 2010 - Jul 2013 (3 years)
Reviewed all contractual documentation for various agreements, including charter party and offshore service agreements.
Contract Document Manager
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 (5 months)
Reviewed all documentation for tenders, quotations, agreements, and supplementary agreements.
Senior Contract Management
DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd
Dec 2007 - Mar 2009 (1 year 3 months)
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated all types of technology and commercial contracts.
Senior Legal Counsel
Petronas ICT Sdn Bhd
Oct 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Prepared and managed ITB tenders for contractual and commercial management, interfacing with legal and procurement divisions.
Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager
Adecco Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Sep 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year)
Drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and amended various commercial agreements, including service level and supplier agreements.
Senior Executive, Legal
Time DotCom Berhad
May 2004 - Jun 2004 (1 month)
Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted contracts such as software licenses, end-user license agreements, and tenancy agreements.
Assistant Manager, Legal
Sapura Technology Berhad
Jan 1995 - Apr 2004 (9 years 3 months)
Drafted and vetted legal documents for project management, including tender documents and confidentiality agreements, and provided legal opinions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Islamic University Malaysia
Master of Comparative Law, Comparative Law
2007 - 2009
Completed a Master in Comparative Law with majors in Intellectual Property Law, Company Law, and Industrial and Labour Law Relations.
Aberystwyth University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
1990 - 1993
Pursued an LLB (Hons) degree as a JPA scholar, focusing on legal studies.
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