Legal/Contracts Manager - Toa Payoh

While supporting kidney failure patients with quality dialysis treatment and integrated care, NKF’s greater mission lies in preventing or delaying kidney failure through kidney health education, with deeper integration into the community and strategic collaborative partnerships.

With a steadfast focus on these initiatives, NKF aims to be at the forefront of kidney health in Singapore.

As the Legal/Contracts Manager, you will ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manages legal contracts, and supports the Foundation’s risk management and compliance functions to safeguard the Foundation’s legal interest. You will negotiate and mitigate legal risks and build the ethical business practices for corporate governance. You will also act as a key interface with government authorities and external counsel. You will be reporting to the Head of Finance, Risk and Management. Your responsibilities are as follows:

1. Contract Management

• Review, draft and negotiate agreements with various stakeholders such as vendors, partners and donors to ensure the Foundation’s interest are protected, and minimise risks
• Update/maintain contract templates and assist in general contract management
• Conduct reviews and analysis of legal documents, contracts, agreements, and other legal forms to identify risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain and organize all relevant legal documents in NKF within the contract repository. Ensure all legal documents are properly archived and recorded in the contract repository.
• Assist and support the internal stakeholders and external counsel in reviewing and interpreting laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in providing training and guidance to staff on legal and compliance matters.

1. Governance and Compliance

• Implement internal governance policies to minimise legal risk and ensure the Foundation’s processes and practices are in compliance with pertinent incensing and regulations
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions, privacy policies, third-party management, procurement, and other contractual agreements
• Preparation and updating of key risk reports for the management, audit and risk committee (ARC), and the board

1. Data Protection

• Support Data Protection Officer(s) in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and the Foundation’s policies
• Create and disseminate posters and messages to raise awareness about data breach risks
• Monitor and report on statutory and regulatory compliance matters related to personal data protection.
• Advising internal stakeholders about the obligations related to data processing operations using a "privacy by design/default" approach.

• Bachelor of Law from a reputable law school

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or a relevant organisation setting, preferably within the healthcare sector
• Relevant experience in risk management and compliance
• Strong understanding of Singaporean law and healthcare regulatory framework
• High ethical standards and integrity, and a commitment to the mission and values of the Foundation

• Possess excellent legal and strategic judgment, coupled with strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Incisive grasp of legal issues, as well as a learner mindset and capability to expand your knowledge in relevant areas of law.
• Possess problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Possess strong analytical skills, are meticulous, and are a quick learner.
• A good team player and with high integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact well with all levels of employees.