Legal Counsel – Business And Compliance

Key Responsibilities A. Commercial & Operational Legal Support Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including services agreement, vendors contracts, procurement, lease agreements, etc. Review and advise on contracts for regulatory, compliance, and legal risk Maintain an organized register of standard contract templates, executed material contracts (parent agreements, key vendors, leases), and contract approval workflows (e.g. Delegation of Authority matrix) Track validity, expiry, and renewal milestones for Leases and premises‑related documents Advise business teams (Operations, Finance, HR) on day-to-day legal issues Ensure commercial decisions and documentation mitigate legal, operational and financial risks Escalate complex or high‑risk legal matters to external counsel Ensure contractual obligations align with regulatory requirements and internal policies B. Regulatory & Compliance Interpret and implement applicable laws, regulations, and license conditions relevant to the Early Childhood sector. Provide legal interpretation and ensure alignment of SOPs with applicable laws and regulations, licensing or regulatory conditions (e.g. ECDA requirements, PDPA), and internal compliance policies and control standards Monitor ongoing compliance with regulators and external requirements, and advise management on impact and required actions for any regulatory changes Serve as the organization’s appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Support and oversee the organization’s compliance with PDPA obligations relating to the collection, use, disclosure, storage, and protection of personal data, including children’s and parents’ personal data Support regulatory submissions (ECDA licenses, NOC Forms, third-parties approval, and work with Quality Team to maintain a centralized repository of ECDA‑related licenses, approvals, and regulatory correspondence, and to track license validity, renewal timelines, and documentation requirements for C. Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Support Maintain and oversee the completeness and organization of corporate and statutory records, including Registers required under the Companies Act, Board and written resolutions, approvals. Coordinate with external corporate secretarial service providers. Ensure legal documentation is audit-ready and readily retrievable for inspections, audits, or due diligence exercises. Conduct legal periodic reviews to ensure contractual documentation remains aligned with current regulatory requirements (e.g. ECDA, PDPA), approved governance and delegation structures. D . Risk Internal Controls Identify legal and regulatory risks in business processes and propose mitigation actions Ensure internal SOPs reflect legal requirements and contractual obligations Support management in embedding legal compliance into workflows and operational processes Provide advisory input during incident reviews and regulatory inspections Contribute to internal governance discussions by assessing legal risks and ensuring proper documentation E. Business & Stakeholder Partnership Participate in management discussions to provide pre‑decision risk input Work closely with Operations, HR, Finance, and other key internal stakeholders to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice Conduct internal training sessions (contracts, PDPA, regulatory duties, approvals) Foster a strong culture of compliance and good governance F. Reporting & Governance Ensure regular, clear, and structured reporting to the Senior Management, and Group Legal Team Maintain independence in assessment and reporting Required Qualifications & Experience Education & Credentials Degree in Law Additional training or certifications in Compliance, Risk Management and/or Internal Control is a plus Experience 3–6 years’ in-house experience as legal counsel Additional experience or strong interest in Compliance, Risk Management and/or Internal Control is required Experience in regulated environments strongly preferred Team player and consensus builder with excellent interpersonal skills Commercial and entrepreneurial-minded. Meticulous individual with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively.