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Join Our Dynamic Team as Associate Director!

Adsan Law is looking to expand its practice capabilities in the following practice areas:

(1) Investment Funds

(2) Family & Private Clients

(3) Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

We are seeking driven individuals to join us as Associate Directors. This is an exceptional opportunity to build, grow, and lead a team within our law corporation.

As Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in our law corporation's growth and success.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with directors to develop and execute strategic initiatives.

• Cultivating and nurturing client relationships.

• Mentoring and guiding junior associates.

• Contributing to the overall success and expansion of the corporation.

Qualifications:

• Singapore qualified lawyer, with at least 6 years PQE

• Demonstrated success in client development and retention.

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Candidates with a portable book of business will receive priority consideration. Team moves are also welcomed, providing an excellent opportunity for existing groups of lawyers to join our corporation and leverage their collective expertise.

If you are keen, please send your resume to adrianpeh@adsanalw.com.

About the role

The Associate Director will be a key leader within the Corporate Reputation (CPR) and Public Affairs (PA) team at Ipsos Singapore. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of public and private sector client projects, overseeing a team of researchers, and ensuring successful project execution. The Associate Director must possess a deep understanding of research methodologies and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for clients.

What you will do

1. Team & Project Management:

• Lead and manage a team of researchers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in their professional development. This includes conducting performance reviews and creating development plans in collaboration with the business area Director.
• Oversee the execution of both CPR and PA projects, ensuring timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and client satisfaction.
• Direct complex, high-value projects, demonstrating advanced research skills and knowledge.
• Take ownership of project profitability and manage budgets effectively.
• Proactively resolve project-related issues and ensure the team operates efficiently.

2. Client Engagement & Business Development:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives, contributing to the growth of the CPR and PA business unit.
• Collaborate with the business area Director to develop and implement client development plans.
• Represent Ipsos as a brand ambassador, showcasing the company's expertise and values to clients.

3. Research & Insights:

• Design and implement research projects utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Analyze research data to generate meaningful insights that address client challenges and inform their decision-making.
• Deliver compelling presentations and workshops to clients, effectively communicating research findings and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in corporate reputation, public affairs, and market research.

Who you are

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced research professional with a proven track record in corporate reputation and/or public affairs. You should possess;

• Substantial experience in managing research projects and teams, ideally within a consultancy or agency environment.
• Strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with the ability to apply them appropriately to different client challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A deep understanding of the Singaporean business landscape, including both the public and private sectors.

Join Our Dynamic Team as Associate Director!

Adsan Law is looking to expand its practice capabilities in the following practice areas:

(1) Intellectual Property, Media & Technology

(2) Investment Funds

(3) Family & Private Clients

(4) Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

We are seeking driven individuals to join us as Associate Directors. This is an exceptional opportunity to build, grow, and lead a team within our law corporation.

As Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in our law corporation's growth and success.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with directors to develop and execute strategic initiatives.

• Cultivating and nurturing client relationships.

• Mentoring and guiding junior associates.

• Contributing to the overall success and expansion of the corporation.

Qualifications:

• Singapore qualified lawyer, with at least 6 years PQE

• Demonstrated success in client development and retention.

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Candidates with a portable book of business will receive priority consideration. Team moves are also welcomed, providing an excellent opportunity for existing groups of lawyers to join our corporation and leverage their collective expertise.

If you are keen, please send your resume to adrianpeh@adsanalw.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive legal and compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support the launch of new products and services, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the company’s compliance program, ensuring activities are executed effectively and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team on all significant issues affecting the company.
• Manage corporate governance and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Review and revise business agreements, public announcements, terms and conditions, etc.
• Lead internal audits and investigations, respond to external audits, and manage any litigation or regulatory actions.
• Coordinate with various department heads to ensure that company practices are in alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Train and supervise the legal and compliance department staff, ensuring high levels of performance and professional development.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws that affect the company’s operations and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the company to external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Lead KYC, CDD, and AML related work, ensuring accurate KYC/CDD records.
• Identify & escalate risks to management, when necessary.
• Support the effectiveness of the firm's compliance monitoring program - i.e., reviewing of marketing materials, monitoring of clients correspondence, provide oversight into staff's trading activities, conducting investment compliance monitoring to ensure the firm's business is compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance and regulatory training to internal staff.
• Contribute to the investment portfolio risk analysis and monitoring.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or higher in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in experience in regulatory compliance and AML/CFT within financial institutions,
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and the Securities and Futures Act.
• Interest in the crypto industry and a willingness to stay informed about industry trends and developments.
• Proven experience in managing compliance within a complex organizational structure.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide leadership across multiple levels of an organization.
• Multi-lingual skills (English and Mandarin) are a plus, given the need to work across different cultures and geographies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional certifications in compliance or AML/CFT are an advantage (e.g., ICA, ACAMS).

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Risk Management and Emergency Readiness
  • Work closely with other SMU units (e.g. Office of Integrated Information and Technology Services, Schools etc.) on site-specific needs and requirements, and develop the standard operating procedures accordingly for business continuity.
  • Adopt a leadership role in organising and coordinating the university's response to crises along with continuity planning.
  • Organise the university's Crisis Executive Group (CEG) comprising President SMU, Provost and senior management, and drive the agenda to ensure a diverse range of timely strategic decisions and the university's ability to continue operations.
  • Develop and implement plans for assessed or perceived threats and emergencies (e.g. pandemic, public order, terrorism).
  • Take on the role of an internal safety auditor to ensure compliance across SMU.
  • Liaise with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and other external agencies on SMU's safety and security plans and preparations.
• Safety Training and Education
  • Plan, conduct and coordinate the CPR, AED, first-aid courses that are run regularly for the community as part of safety requirements.
  • Provide safety oversight and management in the area of safety for all student-life events and activities, including the conduct of risk assessment.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to engage the community in furthering key safety and security messages/initiatives.
• Workplace, Safety and Health (WSH)
  • Serve as the central coordinating body for the university with regard to implementation, adherence and oversight management of all WSH-related policies and SOPs (e.g. incident reporting, compliance and governance). This also involves chairing the university's WSH Steering Committee.
  • Drive WSH initiatives within the SMU community.
  • Liaise with the relevant government agencies (e.g. WSH Council, Ministry of Manpower etc) on matters pertaining to WSH.
  • Represent SMU in the Working Group for Higher Education & Research, a sub-committee under the ambit of the national WSH Council.
• Overall Campus Security
  • Provide physical protection of university properties, facilities and assets through established building access control polices and procedures, patrols etc.
  • Oversee the security card access system and CCTV systems, including access card encoding.
  • Provide the university community and stakeholders with a safe, security and conducive environment which is optimal for learning, teaching, research and other university activities.
  • Provide emergency management, incident management and investigation related to physical security and security breaches.
  • Plan and coordinate security exercises in SMU to evaluate and improve security measures on campus.
  • Maintain relevant security policy and procedures on campus (e.g. "Loss & Found" etc.).
  • Ensure smooth operations of the campus building security counter, while ensuring fault escalation are performed in a seamless manner.
  • Supervise the operations of the Fire Command Centres in the event of fire or other related emergencies.
  • Supervise and raise the service standards for campus security.
  • Provide support to other departments to enhance safety and security for major SMU events.
• Fire Safety
  • Supervise the university's compliance to the requirements for a Tier 1 High Risk Installation under the Fire Safety Act, and ensuring the training of the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT).
  • Work with relevant departments to ensure the university comply with fire safety regulations and have effective fire safety plans.
• Travel Safety
  • Oversee the onboarding of our community onto the 24-7 Global Assistance Programme. provided by International SOS.
  • Oversee the management and resolution of safety incidents involving the SMU community while on official travel.
  • Supervise the appointment and management of the university's travel safety services vendor.
  • Review and revise the pre-departure travel safety procedures to ensure relevancy and robustness.
• Additional roles
  • Serve as SMU's representative in any external capacity/forum on safety, risk and crisis management, and emergency preparedness issues.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or the equivalent, preferably in a teaching or service area, with course work in safety, public service, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of related and relevant managerial experience with a proven track record in campus safety, law enforcement, or a combination of safety and law enforcement.
• Deep and broad knowledge of safety practices, risk management, emergency preparedness and crisis management, as well as local statutory codes and regulations.
• Proven and excellent leadership skills and exemplary ability to command teams and individuals, especially in times of crisis.
• Ability to be assertive and make swift and effective decisions; Ability to act fast, decisively and appropriately under pressure and critical (possibly life-threatening) situations;
• Strong ability to develop strategic plans and narratives for safety and campus security at SMU;
• Translate top-down planning into strategic and programmatic initiatives for implementation;
• Predict safety threats, scenarios and resulting outcomes, and strategize, drive and take ownership for possible solutions to mitigate;
• Build and develop the capabilities of a diverse team with different skill-set, grooming the team to achieve a progressively higher levels of performance.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to relate well to the diverse population in SMU.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

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Role: Head of Information and Cyber Security – Senior Director Role

Job Requisition Number: JR INSKYC 001

Job Level: More than 10 Years of relevant experience (L4)

Location: Singapore

Key Skills: Cyber Security

Job Objectives:

Asset Management is a leading Asian asset manager with award-winning investment expertise in fixed income and equities. Headquartered in Singapore, we offer global investment management expertise to individuals, institutions and corporations from a regional network spanning Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan and beyond. Our comprehensive product suite includes innovative solutions covering retail unit trusts, exchange-traded funds and customized portfolio management services.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for an Information and Cyber Security Lead. You will be part of the founding key team member, reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and working closely with team leads in the transformation of the business. If you are passionate about technology and digital transformation for business and want to be in a team where your views matter, learning and collaboration is part of the culture, please reach out and we would love to talk to you!

· Define and implement the Enterprise InfoSec (IS) landscape and roadmap.

· Architect and develop security solutions on on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) using cloud-native security services.

· Design and implement secure cloud architecture for various cloud platforms.

· Provide security advisory as a trusted partner and subject matter expert cloud platforms.

· Develop, maintain, and enhance IT Security checklists and guidelines.

· Manage third-party IS due diligence on service suppliers, including onsite assessments.

· Conduct Technology Security Risk Assessments on systems throughout their lifecycle to identify and mitigate security risks.

· Ensure compliance with security frameworks and processes such as CIS, NIST, PCI/DSS, SOC 2.

· Implement process improvements for effective IT Security risk management.

· Identify security risks in the Tech Obsolescence Risk program.

· Perform periodic risk analysis, vulnerability scanning, and testing.

· Drive enterprise initiatives for comprehensive security posture analysis across different layers and sources within the network environment.

· Respond to security incidents and manage incident response.

· Communicate with regulators such as MAS and ensure solutions meet external and internal requirements and guidelines.

· Conduct security awareness training and programs for employees.

· Stay updated on security trends and new threats to safeguard the organization.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· At least 15 years of experience in Information Security and risk management, preferably in a large organization or financial services.

· Deep understanding of threat modeling and risk management principles.

· Strong understanding of financial services IS policies, regulatory trends, and good practices for providing recommendations.

· Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

· Experience managing senior business stakeholders.

· Strong motivation and capability to drive initiatives and changes.

· Proactive leadership and teamwork skills.

· Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP).

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Experience in team leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

· Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001, MAS TRM, NIST, CIS, PCI/DSS, and SOC 2.

· Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection.

· Experience with security operations centers (SOC) and setting up SOC models.

· Strong program management background.

· Product-specific certifications such as MCSE, CCNA Security.

· Good knowledge of TCP/IP protocol.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.

· Experience in driving enterprise initiatives for E2E security posture analysis.

· Ability to work with subsidiaries and understand regional security requirements.

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Security Market Development Associate Director

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. Our 506,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

• Open to suitable candidates based in any of the Growth Markets MU’s including SEA, LATAM and ANZ.
• Collaborate with Alliance Partner to jointly originate Security opportunities and increase qualified pipeline.
• Qualify opportunities and collaborate with Sales Capture Lead.
• Execute the offering activation strategy, confirming strategic alignment between Accenture and the Partner.
• Develop and align field engagement with Alliance Partners framing the unique value proposition for the offering in combination with Accenture Security.
• Develop strong relationship with Alliance Partner executives to identify accounts to approach jointly.
• Manage relationships with the Alliance Partner sales team throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Bring strong knowledge of offerings into partner, client team, and client discussions.
• Leverage enablement materials on offerings, adjusting as needed to fit a particular client’s situation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• With extensive experience in Sales, Security
• With wide range of connections to be able to help bring in additional clients

Why join us?

You will have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

About TEAM LEWIS

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors. Talented people delivering award-winning campaigns. Expanding client relationships into new markets or services. Making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF). A non-profit charitable entity, funded by TEAM LEWIS, the TLF makes grants to support individuals undertaking charitable activities and charitable organisations in achieving their goals. The TLF plays a constructive role in promoting social, cultural, economic, and environmental innovation that benefits society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the communications industry, businesses, governments, and non-profits. In 2022, the TLF granted $700,000 to local causes alone. Community charities are championed by TEAM LEWIS’ employees, who volunteer their time and skills to provide marketing and comms support to maximise the grants’ effectiveness.

Purpose of the Role

The Campaign Director is a senior strategic and creative client-facing position providing leadership to a team of account executives and account managers. This person will work with the senior management team to ensure that their office delivers a creative and forward-thinking client service. They are responsible for meeting client expectations and ensuring the client is kept fully up to date with critical activity on the account. In addition, they are responsible for developing that relationship by identifying and selling additional services, thereby impacting revenues and income.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Client Management

• Engages in and ensures a strategic relationship with the client, providing insight and partnership across all aspects of the marketing and communications spectrum
• Responsible for ensuring excellent client communication at all levels; defining KPIs, deadlines, and service agreements
• Delivers an added-value consultancy and works closely with clients to deliver campaigns, services and products across traditional and emerging communications channels
• Plays an integral role in the senior management team, ensuring account profitability and optimising the impact of revenues on the business
• Leads the new business process in collaboration with the local and regional leadership team, making key decisions and playing a crucial role in selling TEAM LEWIS credentials throughout the tender process

Crisis Management

• Maintains brand identity by recognizing potential risks and strategizing crisis mitigation
• Oversees the preparation and execution of the crisis management plan, and implements standards to prevent issues from reoccurring
• Provides strategic communication plans to client’s functional leaders
• Builds and maintains strong and positive relationships with media stakeholders

Media Relations

• Maximises media relations activity on behalf of the client via an in-depth knowledge of team networks
• Recognises and creates media opportunities for the client in line with wider industry activity
• Shares their detailed knowledge of the media landscape with team members, operating as a significant contributor in the tech, digital and consumer space
• Utilises their network to create and maximise client coverage, advising on potential narrative, storytelling and thought leadership opportunities
• Maximises their team’s understanding of current affairs by promoting a commitment to understanding the news agenda

Content

• Oversees the creation of high-quality and engaging content, providing knowledgeable quality control and guidance to all relevant colleagues
• Works with the client to develop and implement an impactful content strategy
• Works with the team to improve own and others knowledge of content trends, driving a commitment to excellent storytelling across the business

Digital / social media

• Uses social media to recognise trends and proactively promotes new tools, solutions and processes to continuously evolve and optimise client PR campaigns across the business
• Provides social media insight as well as strategic management of client activity
• Works collaboratively with the digital team to increase the utilisation and selling of digital services

Team Working and Development

• Takes overall leadership responsibility for the campaign team, including coaching, supervision, assessment and reviews of all team members
• Sets strategic team objectives on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Defines deliverable client objectives and sets standards of excellence for all client activity, driving commitment from all levels of the team
• Monitors team activity levels against budget, increasing fees and negotiating with clients and suppliers where necessary
• Plays a leading role in the new business process, project managing pitch teams and delivering credible solutions to new business challenges
• Acts as leader in guiding colleagues on how to best manage campaigns and projects
• Acts as a respected line manager, working closely with line reports to maximise strengths, improve weaknesses and support career development
• Works with the Talent team to recruit high calibre candidates into the team and develop and initiate hiring strategy in line with projected organisational requirements
• Work with the HR team to reward, retain and develop the team and resolve any performance issues

Reporting and Analysis

• Ensures profitability on all accounts and effectively manages budgets
• Understands and maximises the impact of client revenues on the business
• Communicates account performance internally and provide strategic advice to the client based on measurable analysis
• Monitors and reports on account KPIs and ensures accurate reporting by junior team members
• Provides detailed reports to the senior management team on request

General

• Runs and supports training sessions, with a view to maximising opportunities to expand team skills and grow revenues
• Takes a proactive role in promoting the TEAM LEWIS brand, its identity, values, and work
• Supports the HR / talent team by promoting both internal and external opportunities at TEAM LEWIS across social media and via the referral scheme
• Overall, be a guardian of best marketing practice

About You

• Highly commercial, with strong strategic client consultancy skills
• Relevant experience of working in a B2B, public sector, corporate, consumer, or digital communications agency environment at a Senior Campaign Manager or Campaign Director level
• Strong communication skills in all forms, and is able to confidently communicate with industry leaders
• Experience in crisis communications is an advantage
• Well-versed in social media and the integration of digital marketing into the PR landscape
• A track record of retention and the profitable growth of existing accounts
• Considered, assertive, and influential; a leader with the aptitude to develop and motivate a team
• Able to provide consultancy on PR requirements as well as broader marketing strategy
• Demonstrable success at securing new business and increasing client revenues

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.

This position reports to Senior Director, Learning & Professional Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) Programme Development and Management:

· Oversee the development and implementation of programme strategies, objectives, and work plans to drive success.

· Manage budgetary aspects related to academic programmes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.

· Oversee programme evaluations and provide recommendations for improvements.

· Prepare and present programme reports to senior management and stakeholders.

(B) Training and Education:

· Plan, design, review, and update academic programmes for legal industry professionals.

· Design and create curriculum, training courseware such as coursebooks and reading materials, lesson plans and assessment plans, for blended learning.

· Conduct and facilitate skills-focused structured training sessions in accordance with best andragogical practices.

· Facilitate asynchronous learning and engage learners through a learning management system and other collaborative technology solutions.

· Collaborate with adjunct faculty and guest speakers to deliver quality learning sessions.

· Conduct course assessments.

· Provide guidance, mentorship and career counseling to learners.

· Where interests align with legal research and publication projects in SAL Group, engage in research and writing for the advancement of legal knowledge and understanding.

(C) Quality Assurance and Accreditation Compliance:

· Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure the academic integrity of programmes, including assessment and evaluation methods, and adherence to Skillsfuture Singapore requirements and other accreditation standards.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme alignment with government policies and regulations.

(D) Team Management:

· Recruit and manage fellow faculty members, adjunct faculty and staff to maintain a high standard of teaching and research excellence.

· Provide guidance and support to the programme team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

(E) Outreach and Engagement:

· Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, relevant professional organisations, and government bodies.

· Collaborate with related organisations or bodies to promote programmes.

· Engage with legal industry regularly to ensure relevance.

· Direct and drive promotion and outreach efforts to meet programme registration targets.

KEY SPECIFICATION

· A good Law degree from a recognised university with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in legal practice or continuing legal education. Adult education, learning & development, instructional design or curriculum development experience preferred.

· Able to build positive and productive relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. A mature network of contacts relevant to the role would be an advantage.

· Good interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills.

· Meticulous, resourceful, creative and organised with leadership qualities. Experience in managing learning and development teams preferred.

· Able to engage confidently with members of the Judiciary and legal community

· Experience with using learning management systems and other legal technology would be an advantage.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

This position prefers candidates with a legal background. The incumbent is required to design a comprehensive curriculum for structured training, encompassing both legal and non-legal content.

Responsibilities:

• Industry engagement and outreach to promote SAL’s role in learning and professional development within the legal industryRaise awareness of and promote adoption of a skills framework for the legal industry
• Build strong relationships across the academic and industry community to understand emerging adult learning needs for legal professionals
• Evaluate market demand and industry landscape to inform research and innovation priorities
• Conduct research and analyse research findings to recommend organisational policies and plans
• Conceive and present plans to key internal and external stakeholders (such as other training providers, government agencies, funding agencies, educational institutions and business associations, both local and international) to influence acceptance or adoption and create collaboration opportunities
• Support learning and development initiatives for the legal industry spearheaded by other stakeholders
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and update of a skills framework for the legal industryEngage industry and stakeholders to understand and validate the competencies needed for various job roles within the legal industry
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and partners for development of the skills framework
• Assist in drafting materials for the skills framework in accordance with relevant standards, e.g. Skillsfuture standards
• Contribute to the design and execution of online and face-to-face (including blended) structured training programmesIdentify learning needs and programme objectives
• Identify and assess suitable training partners where applicable
• Create curriculum design specifications with relevant subject matter experts or training partners
• Define desired user experience journeys for learners and recommend appropriate learning delivery modes, appropriate learning activities and potential applications of learning technology
• Contribute to the development of courseware materials and accreditation and certification models to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives, the skills framework and other stakeholder requirements (e.g. continuing professional development frameworks, funding agency requirements, etc)
• Plan and execute structured training programmes
• Evaluate effectiveness of programmes to guide future curriculum and programme planning
• Support specialist accreditation programmes and activities
• Administer and support SAL’s specialist accreditation schemes, including application and selection processes, training and development programmes in specialist areas,
• Assist in the design and establishment of new specialist accreditation schemes for various practice areas
• Engage with accredited specialists to understand their needs and obtain feedback on how to enhance specialist accreditation programmes and other SAL products and services
• Organise engagement and networking activities and administration of other benefits for accredited specialists

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least 8 years’ experience in a law firm, legal department, or legal academia / learning and development, or equivalent. Law degree preferred.
• Master’s degree or other professional qualification / certification in education or adult learning, or equivalent experience, would be an advantage.
• Experience in developing competency frameworks, planning curriculum and designing/managing learning and development programmes would be an advantage.
• Able to build positive and productive relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. A mature network of contacts relevant to the role would be an advantage.
• Experience in designing or managing WSQ or Skillsfuture-funded courses, or in building and managing training partnerships preferred.
• Sound financial management skills and commercial awareness preferred.
• Appreciates and comfortable using a range of technologies relevant to the role.
• Able to read, speak and write English with advanced fluency.

About us

The Singapore Academy of Law’s vision is to make Singapore the legal hub of Asia. We work with our stakeholders to set new precedents of excellence in Singapore law through developing thought leadership, world-class infrastructure and legal solutions. As a body established by statute, SAL also undertakes statutory functions such as stakeholding services and appointment of Senior Counsel, Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial officer, the officer will play a key role in the review, planning and development of SAL strategies and policies in achieving the organisation’s mission and objectives. The officer will also play a critical role in supporting and driving change management for SAL’s digital transformation.

• Develop long-term plans and roadmaps to guide the organization toward its strategic objectives
• Apply change management processes and tools to support adoption of the changes required
• Conduct analysis of internal and external factors affecting the organization, including market trends, competition and regulatory changes
• Assess and address potential risks associated with strategic initiatives, providing recommendation for risk mitigation
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and progress of strategic initiatives
• Work closely with various departments to ensure alignment of their activities with the overall strategic plan
• Conduct regular evaluations and reviews of the strategic plan’s implementation, making adjustments as necessary to achieve the desired outcomes
• Communicate the strategic plan to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding and commitment to the organisation’s direction.

Job Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business development or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct environmental scans, SWOT analysis and other strategic assessments
• Experience working with senior leaders to articulate change vision and advise on leadership engagement
• Experience with relevant change management tools and technologies for strategic planning and analysis
• Experience managing multiple complex inter-related initiatives that are transformative in nature
• Familiarity with the legal industry is an added advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team