Senior Manager

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to provide timely and practical legal advice across a broad range of matters, supporting NHG Health and its institutions in governance, contracts, compliance and strategic initiatives.

The role requires 5–8 years post-qualification experience, strong drafting/negotiation skills, and the ability to manage both routine and complex matters with risk-based guidance. Singapore-based opportunity within NHG Health.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent law degree and called to the Singapore Bar.
• 5 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in private practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across governance, litigation, contracts and compliance.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, templates and legal documents.
• Advise on corporate governance, board/secretarial matters, restructurings.
• Advise on employment matters, including contracts and HR policies.
• Advise on insurance and regulatory compliance for healthcare laws.
• Support reviews for compliance with healthcare and privacy laws.
• Review internal policies on data protection, IT, research and governance.
• Provide preliminary advice on IP matters and trademarks.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders on strategic projects.
• Conduct internal training seminars on contracting basics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Head of Department.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Risk-based advice

In-house experience

Education

LLB or equivalent; called to the Singapore Bar

Job description

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The role is required to provide timely and practical legal advice and support to NHG Health and its institutions across a broad range of legal, regulatory and governance matters, enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic and operational objectives while managing legal risk.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage litigation, claims, disputes and medical negligence matters, including coordinating with internal stakeholders, clinical teams, insurers and external counsel.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, templates and legal documents, including MOUs, service agreements, collaboration agreements, clinical trial agreements, research collaboration agreements, IT and technology agreements, NDAs, consultancy agreements, lease or licence agreements and other commercial arrangements.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters, including statutory compliance, board and committee matters, corporate restructuring, entity rationalisation and directors’ duties.
• Advise NHG Health and its institutions on employment and staff-related matters, including disciplinary issues, employment contracts and HR policies.
• Advise on insurance-related matters, including scope of coverage and terms under public liability insurance, clinical trials insurance, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and other relevant policies.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance work, including reviews for compliance with the Healthcare Services Act, Health Information Act, Personal Data Protection Act, Human Biomedical Research Act and other applicable healthcare laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with review of internal policies on areas such as data protection, data security, IT, research, clinical operations and governance.
• Provide preliminary advice on intellectual property matters, including trade mark registration, copyright provisions and protection of intellectual property rights.
• Provide legal advice and legal support to all NHG Health institutions, including partnering with internal and external stakeholders on strategic initiatives and critical projects involving healthcare industry partners.
• Conducting internal training seminars for NHG and NHG Institution staff on general areas of law such as basics of contracting.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Head of Department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: LLB or equivalent law degree and called to the Singapore Bar.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in private practice.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to provide practical and risk-based advice.
• Prior in-house legal experience, or experience advising healthcare, public sector or regulated entities, would be advantageous.
• Litigation, dispute resolution and/or healthcare, medical negligence or medico-legal experience would be advantageous.
• Able to manage routine and moderately complex matters independently, while escalating significant legal, reputational or operational risks where appropriate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with management, clinicians, administrators, insurers, external counsel and other stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Communication: Clearly conveys information and actively listens.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Demonstrates initiative and analytical thinking.
• Adaptability: Adjusts well to change and manages ambiguity.
• Leadership (if applicable): Inspires and guides team members toward objectives.
• Integrity & Accountability: Acts with professionalism and responsibility.