Executive, Legal and Compliance

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Officer to support legal and compliance activities. The role involves scrutinizing legal documents, managing compliance policies, and ensuring adherence to Singapore's regulations for NGOs. Candidates should have a Diploma/Degree in Business or Law, with preferred experience in compliance or audit roles. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a willingness to learn are essential for this position, along with a commitment to ethical practices.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in risk management, compliance, or audit roles preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to obtain compliance certification.

Responsibilities

• Review legal documents to identify risks and submit them for verification.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's legal requirements for NGOs.
• Conduct compliance reviews and audits to evaluate risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Knowledge of industry protocols

Time management

Strong moral code

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business, Legal studies or Law

Job description

1. Job Functions

Legal Responsibilities:

• Scrutinize legal documents such as funding agreements, contracts, MOUs, and any other relevant legal instruments to identify key points, risks, and adverse clauses that may impact PERTAPIS. Submit reviewed documents to the Head of Department for verification.
• Inform the management of significant clauses, obligations, and conditions within legal documents that require attention or action.
• Identify and communicate any potential legal risks or adverse impacts from contractual agreements or legal documents.
• Draft, review, and manage company policies, SOPs, and other governance documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure all legal and compliance policies adhere to Singapore's regulatory requirements for NGOs and other relevant laws.
• Provide support in legal disputes or litigation, including coordinating with external legal counsel, if necessary.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices to provide informed advice to management.
• Serve as an internal consultant on legal and compliance matters, providing guidance to various departments as needed.

Compliance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the review and implementation of the company's strategies and policies for all business processes in respect to the law, regulations, guidelines, audit, and compliance standards.
• Provide advice and counsel to management on business operations relating to law, regulations, compliance, policies, audits, risks, and any other relevant matters.
• Analyse internal business systems to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, industry, and ethical standards.
• Develop, document, and manage effective action plans to address audit findings and compliance violations.
• Develop and document risk management strategies on potential compliance risks.
• Evaluate company operations to identify compliance‑related risks.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and take statements for non‑compliance and provide appropriate recommendations to management as per the regulatory standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and periodical checks within the organization and all centers to ensure regulatory requirements are in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Generate compliance reports and manage the risk dashboard in a timely manner.
• Carry out proper compliance training programmes for staff awareness of laws, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct routine audits of the company's procedures, practices, and documents to identify potential vulnerabilities or risks.
• Responsible for proper records, storage, and filing of all related compliance policies, SOPs, audit findings, and violations for future reference.

2. Candidate Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Legal studies or Law
• Preferably 2 years prior experience in risk management, compliance or audit roles.
• Those without experience but willing to learn are welcome to apply.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a compliance certification.
• Attention to detail in order to identify and correct risky practices.
• Strong communicator and capable of expressing oneself clearly both speaking and in writing.
• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from team members.
• Good knowledge of industry protocols and best practices.
• Good time management and organisational skills and able to meet deadlines.
• Should have a strong moral code and sense of ethics.

3. Working Hours

5 days work week

Monday to Friday - 9am to 6pm

4. Work Location

1 Joo Chiat Complex

***Disclamer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.