The Company
Our client is a well‑established organisation in the industrial and sanitation sector and is seeking a Legal & Compliance Manager to oversee legal, compliance, and governance matters across the group.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Audit & Risk Committee, this is a highly independent role that serves as a trusted advisor to senior management and key stakeholders and be responsible for contract reviews, regulatory compliance, governance, and ethics, while liaising closely with internal teams and external legal advisors.
Legal & Contract Management
- Independently review, draft, negotiate, and advise on private and government contracts, including customer, supplier, subcontractor, and consultancy agreements.
- Vet and assess tender documents, RFPs, RFQs, and contractual risk exposure prior to submission.
- Work closely with the Contracts Department to ensure contractual terms align with legal, commercial, and risk requirements.
- Identify, mitigate, and escalate contractual and legal risks where necessary.
- Liaise with and manage external legal counsel, coordinating advice on disputes, claims, regulatory matters, and specialised legal issues.
Compliance & Risk
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Advise the business on regulatory requirements relevant to the industrial, sanitation, environmental, and public‑sector contracting space.
- Support the Audit & Risk Committee on risk management, internal controls, and compliance reporting.
- Conduct compliance reviews, gap assessments, and internal investigations where required.
Anti‑Bribery, Ethics & Training
- Oversee the Anti‑Bribery & Corruption (ABC) programme, policies, and procedures.
- Design and conduct ethics, ABC, and compliance training for employees and management.
- Monitor adherence to the company's Code of Conduct and whistleblowing framework.
Corporate Governance & Secretarial Matters
- Oversee corporate secretarial activities, including board and committee governance matters, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records.
- Support board and committee meetings by reviewing papers, resolutions, and governance documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant corporate governance requirements and best practices.
Advisory & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a business partner to management, providing pragmatic legal and compliance advice to support operations and growth initiatives.
- Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic projects from a legal and risk perspective when required.
Your Profile
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following relevant skills sets and experience
- Law degree from a recognised university qualification to practise law is preferred.
- Minimum 8-12 years of relevant legal and compliance experience, ideally gained from a combination of
- In‑house roles within industrial, infrastructure, environmental services, construction, utilities, or related sectors and/or
- Reputable law firms with strong exposure to contracts and regulatory work.
- Strong experience in contract review and negotiation, particularly government or public‑sector related contracts and tenders.
- Solid understanding of compliance, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks.
- Hands‑on experience with ABC, ethics programmes, and compliance training.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior management and board‑level committees.
- Detail‑oriented, pragmatic, and solutions‑focused mindset.
- Familiarity with Singapore regulatory and governance requirements is preferred.
Apply Today
Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE10977466, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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