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Deputy Director, Legal Services

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What the role is:Provide strategic legal, regulatory and operational policy recommendations to Board of NCSS, CEO's Office NCSS and Senior Management Team NCSS, to protect and safeguard the interests of NCSS and to uphold the credibility and reputation of NCSS.What you will be working on:
  • Advice the Board of NCSS and CEO's Office on legal implications of initiatives and programmes of NCSS and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Lead in the review and implementation of legislative planning and amendments of NCSS' Act and other related regulations.
  • Lead in the advice on the roles and responsibilities of sector administration of the social service sector by NCSS.
  • Lead in providing advice on contractual matters for NCSS to enter into collaborations and partnerships with government agencies and government linked companies, social service agencies including but not limited to social enterprises, non-profit organisations, institutions of public character, corporate organisations and employees of NCSS.
  • Lead in the management of stakeholder relationships with AGC, MSF and other relevant government agencies as well as private legal service providers.
What we are looking for:Personal Competencies:
  • Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose
  • Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Systems Thinking
  • Stewarding Systems for Today and Tomorrow (Applicable to those in Supervisory and Leadership positions)
  • Caring for, Developing and Inspiring Staff (Applicable to those in Supervisory and Leadership positions)
Skills RequireOther Competencies:
  • Strongly independent and self-motivated
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
  • Innovative and resourceful, possess a strong drive to solve problems, capable of resourcing and network.
Experience & Special Certification(s):
  • Strong functional legal knowledge and practice of the public sector
  • Broad-based experience and exposure in legal work in public sector
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About National Council of Social Service:NCSS is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. Its mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs, and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective social service ecosystem. Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. For more information visit www.ncss.gov.sg