HSA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Contracts Legal Counsel with 2-3 years of related experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide essential legal support in the development, negotiation and management of contracts, ensuring compliance with written laws and public sector standards. This role is critical in safeguarding the integrity of our contract and procurement processes and for promoting effective collaboration across the various HSA departments to achieve our organisational objectives.

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, tenders and other documents, including vendor-related agreements, research collaboration agreements, service contracts, board resolutions, non-disclosure agreements, data/material transfer agreements, and licensing agreements. • Create and modify templates for standard contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organisational policies. • Negotiate contract terms with suppliers and service providers, including deliverables, timelines, and performance standards. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts and tenders are aligned with their policy and operational objectives and regulatory requirements. • Conduct legal research to support contract development and to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations and statutory board directives and circulars affecting contract management. • Advise on contractual rights and obligations, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation strategies. • Assist in the development and implementation of contract management policies and procedures. • Maintain accurate records of contracts and legal documentation and ensuring timely renewals and compliance with contractual obligations. • Ensuring compliance with internal policies, statutory board requirements and legal standards.

Qualifications: • Possesses the necessary qualifications such that the candidate is a “qualified person” for the purpose of the Legal Profession Act and its rules. • 2 to 3 years of experience in contract law or related area, preferably in a public sector or statutory body environment. • Strong knowledge of contract law and negotiation principles. • Familiarity with government procurement processes and best practices, including supplier evaluation, contract management, and compliance with procurement policies is a plus. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage the review of multiple contracts simultaneously. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Character Requirements: • Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and ethical behaviour in all interactions. • Attention to detail: Thorough in reviewing documents and contracts to ensure accuracy. • Adaptability: Open to feedback and able to adjust to changing priorities and environments. • Team Player: Works effectively with team members and colleagues including internal stakeholders across various departments. • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with team members to foster collaboration and ensure clarity in contract-related discussions. Competency Requirements: • Contract Drafting Skills: Ability to draft clear, precise, and legally sound contracts tailored to specific policy and operational needs while considering applicable laws and regulations. • Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of negotiating favourable contract terms, effectively balancing risk and benefit, and fostering positive relationships with external partners. • Contract Analysis: Proficiency in analysing complex contracts, identifying key obligations, rights, and risks, and providing actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders. • Legal Research: Strong ability to conduct thorough legal research to support contract negotiations and compliance, staying informed about relevant laws, regulations, and best practices. • Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines etc. related to contract management and the ability to ensure compliance in all agreements. • Risk Assessment: Ability to identify potential risks associated with contractual agreements and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. • Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple contracts and deadlines efficiently while maintaining meticulous records. • Collaboration: Competence in working collaboratively with team members and internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and other policy-making departments, to align contract strategies with overall policy objectives.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) applies medical, pharmaceutical and scientific expertise through its three professional groups, Health Products Regulation, Blood Services and Applied Sciences, to protect and advance national health and safety. HSA is a multidisciplinary authority. It serves as the national regulator for health products, ensuring they are wisely regulated to meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy. As the national blood service, it is responsible for providing a safe and adequate blood supply. It also applies specialised scientific, forensic, investigative and analytical capabilities in serving the administration of justice. For more details, visit http://www.hsa.gov.sg/. For more updates on public health and safety matters, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HSAsg and LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/company/health-sciences-authority.