Position Summary:

Knightsbridge House International School is a leading private education institution in Singapore committed to delivering high-quality academic and character development programmes. We are seeking an experienced In-House Legal and Compliance Manager to provide comprehensive legal support and ensure regulatory compliance across the school's operations. This role is critical in maintaining strong corporate governance, managing legal risk, and supporting leadership in decision-making aligned with the legal and regulatory framework for private education in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory (In-House)

• Serve as the in-house legal advisor for the school, providing sound legal advice on a wide range of matters including employment, contracts, governance, and student-related issues.
• Interpret and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and policies, particularly those issued by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Committee for Private Education (CPE), and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
• Develop, implement, and regularly review the school's compliance and risk management frameworks and policies.
• Identify and address potential areas of non-compliance and work with relevant teams to resolve compliance and risk-related issues in a timely manner.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, employment contracts, tenancy agreements, and partnership MOUs.
• Maintain proper records and version control of all legal documents and templates.

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor developments in education law, employment law, and corporate regulations relevant to the school.
• Ensure compliance with the Private Education Act, Employment Act, and other applicable Singapore statutes.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate submissions to regulatory bodies as required.

Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

• Manage legal risks and support internal investigations or dispute resolution processes involving staff, vendors, parents, or other stakeholders.
• Work with external legal counsel where appropriate, ensuring cost-effective legal representation.

Governance & Internal Policies

• Develop and maintain internal policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Support senior leadership in matters related to board governance, policy drafting, and legal risk management.

Requirements:

• LL.B. or equivalent degree from a recognised institution.
• Admission to the Singapore Bar is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience, including at least 3 years in an in-house legal role. Experience in the education or non-profit sector is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's legal and regulatory framework, especially in relation to private education.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.