Legal Counsel

Management Development Institute of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Legal Counsel to advise on various legal matters, including policy and regulatory compliance. The candidate will prepare and review contracts, support management with legal advice, and conduct legal research. A minimum of an LLB degree and 2 years of relevant experience are required. Strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate complex contracts are essential. This role offers a chance to contribute to strategic legal decisions in the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in corporate/business law, employment law, higher education law, health law, intellectual property law, finance/tax law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and review contracts with vendors, students, and others.
• Draft and update contract templates for MDIS.
• Negotiate contracts under tight deadlines.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice to MDIS management.
• Research complex legal issues for business decisions.

Skills

Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Strong emotional intelligence

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

LLB degree

Licensure to practice law in Singapore

Job description

Job Summary:

The Legal Counsel will advise on legal matters for MDIS, including policy, innovative academic collaborations, research initiatives, commercial transactions, regulatory rules and regulations, programmatic accreditation, and general business matters. He/she will work collaboratively with colleagues within MDIS to provide strategic legal advice throughout the Institute and help translate complex problems into practical solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze and review a variety of contracts with vendors, banking institutions, students, and other third parties (examples include, Enrollment Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements Consulting Agreements, Purchase Orders, Lease Agreements, etc.).
• Draft, develop and update contract templates and other forms used by MDIS.
• Develop, review, modify, and file organization formation documents.
• Negotiate contracts, alongside personnel, under swift time constraints while meeting deadlines.
• Support MDIS management with legal and regulatory advice and assist on various business transactions.
• Provide support on corporate, real estate, and litigation matters as appropriate.
• Research and analyze the law on complex issues to support business/legal decisions.
• Advise MDIS personnel in a way that ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist in the development of policies and practices based on foreign and local legal requirements.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, and other applicable parties.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory issues affecting MDIS and the industry.
• Collaborate on various legal, business, and administrative functions as needed.
• Assist with the managing of outside legal counsels, as needed for subject matter expertise, litigation and corporate transactional issues.
• Develop and implement legal procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
• Periodic review of policies/procedures for compliance with statutory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Protect MDIS’ value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Prepare correspondence as needed within the department.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• A willingness to handle a broad range of legal matters both independently and as part of a team.

Education / Certification and Experience:

• LLB degree required. Licensed or eligible for immediate licensure to practice law in Singapore is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in corporate/business law, employment law, higher education law, health law, intellectual property law, finance/tax law.