Total 7 Director/C-Level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong

About NSG

Founded with a focus on supporting biotech companies, NSG BioLabs offers state-of-the-art equipment, turnkey operations, preferential procurement, the expertise of world-class teams and global networks to incubate and assist life sciences companies. NSG BioLabs, situated in the heart of Biopolis, Singapore's primary biomedical research hub, has the only BSL-2 certified co-working spaces that comprise of three fully-equipped laboratory and office facilities spread across more than 35,000 sq ft.

With access to a global network and a shared set of skills and experience with its strategic partners, NSG BioLabs ensures that biotech companies can execute on their cutting-edge research and development, leading to innovation of revolutionary technologies and products that translate into breakthrough biotech ventures and impact for patients.

Legal Associate Director - Job Scope

NSG is seeking an independent, detail oriented Legal Associate Director to join our team. The Legal Associate Director will oversee the contract management process within the organization, providing legal support and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, managing legal risks, and supporting various business functions with legal expertise. The Legal Associate Director will work closely with other departments to protect the company's interests.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.
• Maintain and manage the contract database, ensuring all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement contract management processes and procedures to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on contract-related matters and best practices.

Legal Advisory:

• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on a broad range of legal matters, with a focus on contract law.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company.

Corporate Governance:

• Support corporate governance activities, including the preparation of board resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate documents.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices.

Training and Development:

• Develop and conduct training programs for employees on legal and compliance matters, particularly in contract management.
• Provide guidance and support to various departments on legal issues.

Requirements

· Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience.

· Proven experience in contract management and a managerial or supervisory role.

· Strong knowledge of contract law and corporate law.

· Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Key Competencies

· Attention to Detail:Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all legal work.

· Integrity: Demonstrates ethical behavior and maintains confidentiality.

· Critical Thinking:Analyzes complex legal issues and provides sound legal advice.

· Collaboration: Works well with others and supports a team-oriented environment.

· Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and business needs.

Responsibilities

Facility operational Security

• Promote awareness and ensure facilities are compliant with Physical Security Standard/Policy of security related GEA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure that all necessary sites in the region have Business Continuity Plans in place.
• Assist in coordinating the installation or replacement of security systems at GEA facilities to ensure compatibility and continuity of systems and applications.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and analysis of GEA facility security plans for compliance with existing GEA policies and procedures.
• When needed conduct comprehensive site security reviews of GEA construction projects underway in AOR.
• Ensure the reporting of all incidents involving crime, security violations, critical security intelligence and incident trends via GEA reporting system, review incoming reports and provide guidance to close incidents.
• Security incident/investigation leader, receive and evaluate information on security-related adverse incidents and make recommendations to preclude recurrence.
• Provide general oversight and guidance on the security operations for GEA sites, to include advising on security protocols/standards, guard services, access control, crisis management and business continuity.
• Ensure SSLs are conducting security related training exercises, tabletops, and mitigating findings.
• Provide security education and awareness activities, including leading continuing education efforts for sites and leadership teams as well as all employees through awareness programs.
• As a future build, may have people leader responsibilities to include, but not limited to, hiring, training, and managing employees.

Regional Security Point of Contact

• Keep abreast of relevant security industry standards/regulations, incoming security-related correspondence as well as monitor national and international events to assess security-related trends and implications on GEA business operations and staff within the region.
• Provide oversight and leadership on security-related activities as the primary security focal-point for the region and the business leadership.
• When necessary, travel outside of AOR to assist other GEA members of the Global Security team.
• Deploy as part of an Incident Management Team in response to an incident when on the ground assistance is required.
• Represent GEA among key industry groups and at association functions when needed.
• Maintain 24/7 availability to provide incident response coverage and intelligence reporting to GEA when needed.
• Undertake security missions and crisis management support roles and providing security support for special events as required and/or directed by the GEA Global Security and/or the business needs of the region.
• Build and maintain an effective working relationship with key law enforcement and security agencies and professional security organizations related to the area of responsibility.
• Working with GEA legal and compliance teams, ensure GEA legal entities and operations comply with local regulations.
• Coordinate, assist, and collaborate with other regional security managers as well as members of GEA Global security teams.
• Responsible for working with related GEA components such as facilities, logistics, procurement, and digital technology teams, to support the Global Security mission.

Collaborate and share critical information with the GEA Aerospace Response Center (ARC)

• Monitor national and international events to assess security-related trends and implications on GEA business operations and staff within the region.
• Ensure there are country/zone level crisis plans to provide an established and validated process to limit the intensity of a negative threat or event to GEA’s employees, products, services, financial condition, and reputation within the area.
• Keep abreast of relevant travel security risk as well as provide oversight of travel security support activities, i.e., escorts, meet and greet, etc.
• Provide travel security support by monitoring trends that may cause issues for GE travelers in the designated Area of Responsibility and work with GEA ARC for country assessments and ratings and communicate with travelers accordingly.
• Provide site readiness and security-related statistical information and yearly progress to the GEA Regional Security Director and the GEA executive team.

Audits/Assessments

• Conduct security audits & inspections of GEA facilities. Participate in other GEA audits and inspections as required by GEA Global Security.
• Analyze the potential security risk with regards to newly acquired businesses and implementing GEA security policies and processes in these businesses, supply chain partners.
• Provide GEA regional business leaders with technical knowledge and assist in coordinating vendors with field locations on proposed security-related equipment and expenses.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and site vulnerability assessments to identify deficiencies and best practices and provide recommendations for the protection of employees and to prevent financial loss, damage, or business interruptions.
• Develop exercise simulation scenarios to test the various country and site crisis plans. Identify and propose gap resolutions for local crisis plans. Audit and drive to closure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent advance degree
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience as a people leader at the senior level.
• Minimum 5 years’ regional security experience.
• Extensive operational experience in security management, Law Enforcement, or military preferred.
• Experience working domestically and internationally in multiple settings (office & field)
• Familiarity with global/international security laws, regulations, and an understanding and acceptance of varying global perspectives, ideologies, and cultures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Strong interpersonal, judgement and leadership skills and a demonstrated background in successfully leading complex programs/projects.
• Extensive crisis management/incident response experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing and executing event security functions.
• Demonstrable experience managing and executing executive protection/asset protection functions protection.
• Extensive operational experience in security management, Law Enforcement, or military service preferred.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Able to work effectively across multiple cultures and time zones.
• Significant domestic and international travel required.
• Self motivated, self directed, flexible and able to work under pressure and in fast paced team environments.
• Strong understanding of designated region to include local laws, regulations, customs, and cultures.
• Strong understanding of security nuances (methodologies, vulnerabilities) within respective region
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration, and the ability to engage executive-level decision-makers
• Excellent English language communication skills: experience communicating across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to clearly and effectively communicate complex information both verbally and in writing.
• Experience establishing and implementing departmental strategic initiatives.
• Proven project management skills (multi-faceted & complex projects) with ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time
• Experience conducting investigations on a variety of circumstances such as criminal activity, security violations, significant misconduct, etc.
• Has cultural awareness & sensitivity: ability to flex style to suit differing cultural norms and experience of leading a culturally diverse team.
• Can operate successfully in a highly autonomous environment.

Language: English fluency is required. Demonstrable multilingual capability (Hindi, Mandarin, Malay, Japanese) will be highly regarded.

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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.

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

Who We Are:

Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and non-profits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

As a talent-centric workplace, we recognize that we’re only as good as our people. And our people are outstanding. Every day, we strive to attract, retain and grow the very best talent in the industry, and bring their passion, creativity and smarts to bear for our clients.

The Opportunity:

Omnicom Public Relations Group Singapore is actively sourcing for an experienced Talent Development Director. With a strong focus on talent acquisition, this role will drive progressive people-first recruitment and action best of class employee relations programmes. Working closely with our senior leadership team, the ideal candidate will drive consultative, informed, and data-driven strategies across all relevant talent development focus areas.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the full-cycle 360 recruitment process across all levels of candidates and teams. From our public relations, digital, and creative teams, to support staff, to our internship talent pool, you will be the key recruitment expert for our Singapore office.
• Provide data-backed counsel to senior leadership about trends in the marketplace, competitive intelligence, and strategic recommendations for attracting the best talent and raising the profile of Omnicom Public Relations Singapore as a true employer of choice.
• Manage, streamline, and improve recruiting tools and systems (i.e., applicant tracking system, job postings, reference checking, referral process)
• Ensure a consistent talent acquisition process is followed across practices to ensure clarity for both internal stakeholders and candidate for best of class recruitment processes
• Oversight on areas such as promotion and salary review cycles, hire requests, employee benefits, and more
• Be an employee relations champion, a trusted and key point of the contact to enable constructive communication feedback channel for employees, practice leads, and leadership team
• Actively identify gaps, with solutions-based risk assessments and resolution plans
• Design succession plans for key talent and positions
• Manage, mentor, and grow your team of talent development experts

What you’ll receive:

• A progressive, growth oriented environment to propel your career in talent development and acquisition in a fast paced, dynamic, and rewarding environment:
• Ability to drive the talent development strategy in partnership with a caring, experienced, people-first leadership team
• A strong coaching and collaboration culture.
• A highly committed, intelligent, and driven team.
• Career progression as you perform at the highest levels.
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits.
• Work within a true multinational brand with access to stakeholders across our global network.

What you’ll need:

• 10 years or more of experience driving talent acquisition and human resources
• Experience working with senior leadership and driving senior leadership communication
• Team player with prior experience leading a team
• Strong communication skills inclusive of presentation skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills with ability to drive complex salary and career discussions with potential candidates and existing employees
• Project and change management skills
• Strong time and priority management skillset
• In-depth understanding of Singapore labour and employment law, inclusive of Ministry of Manpower processes and work pass applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and focus on results, with a positive and professional disposition in every situation.
• A point of view, and a proven ability to propose solutions and present ideas in a persuasive and compelling manner.

About us:

OPRG Singapore is a strengths-first organization that believes our staff operate at their best when they can nourish their lives with meaningful activities both in and out of the workplace. OPRG employees enjoy the medical/dental coverage including critical illness cover, and free access to a trained psychologist/counsellor through our Employee Assistance Program.

Our leadership team has designed and codified thoughtful work/life programs to ensure our staff have the opportunity to find balance while thriving with OPRG. Our formal work-life harmony guidelines outline our commitment to your personal time. Leave programs include, annual leave, birthday leave, alternate week BlueSky (early close) Fridays, Family Care leave (so staff can be with loved ones when it's most critical - and it includes pets!), and sabbatical leave for long-service. In 2021, we piloted a "meeting-free Friday" program, with the aim to offer one day where staff can focus on their priorities - to have creative quiet, the space to be strategic, or even just uninterrupted time to focus on important heads-down work. This program was overwhelmingly popular and we have continued in 2023.

Our learning and development programming includes a mentorship program, Strengths-training and various leadership trainings offered both locally and from our regional network (Emerging Manager, Leadership, Resilience workshops) as well as a host of local skills-based trainings to help you develop writing, presenting, and other areas in your specific functional expertise.