ContractOther· Posted 1 Oct

Legal Counsel (Civil)

Singapore Public ServiceFrom company site

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EWNETEOutram ParkHealth Sciences Authority Building

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Start: Not stated
Work mode: On-site
Experience: Some experience

About the role

HSA is looking for a civil law Legal Counsel to join its legal team, providing legal support for contracts, procurement and governance matters. The role suits a detail-oriented lawyer with a few years of civil law experience who enjoys working with multiple internal departments.

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What you'll do

Handle civil law matters such as disputes, claims, complaints and pre-litigation issues
Help with legal risk assessment, mitigation strategies and legally sound correspondence and documentation
Support institutional governance by ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal policies
Advise internal stakeholders on administrative law issues tied to HSA's regulatory functions
Draft, review and negotiate contracts, tenders and documents including vendor agreements, research collaborations, service contracts, board resolutions, NDAs, data and material transfer agreements and licensing agreements
Create and update standard contract templates to meet legal and organisational requirements
Negotiate contract terms with suppliers and service providers on deliverables, timelines and performance standards
Work with internal stakeholders to align contracts and tenders with policy, operational and regulatory objectives
Conduct legal research to support contract development and keep up with relevant laws, regulations and statutory board directives
Advise on contractual rights and obligations, flag risks and recommend mitigation
Help develop and implement contract management policies and procedures
Keep accurate records of contracts and legal documentation, ensuring timely renewals and compliance
Ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory board requirements and legal standards

Requirements

Relevant qualifications from approved institutions making you a qualified person under the Legal Profession Act and its rules
2-3 years of experience in civil law or a related area, preferably in a public sector or statutory body environment
Strong knowledge of contract law and negotiation principles
Familiarity with government procurement processes and best practices is a plus
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and review multiple contracts at once

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