Assistant Director (Legal Service)

Assistant Director (Legal Service), Local Statutory Board.

Responsibilities :

We are looking for dynamic Legal professionals to join one of Singapore's fastest involving Statutory Board that is making waves and impacting lives in the local community scene.

If you are passionate in serving the local community and wants to be part of the winds of change that is sweeping the grassroots scene through your contribution in the legal fraternity, then this is the career opportunity for you.

Selected candidate will be part of the Board's Legal Division. Selected candidate will provide legal advice and support to PA's Divisions and Grassroots Organisations (GROs) in all aspects of its functions and duties including :

• a) Working with senior management to develop and implement policies and actions;
• b) Drafting of regulatory instruments such as legislations and subsidiary legislations under the purview of PA;
• c) Providing legal advice and interpretation with respect to various legislations administered by PA, as well as all other laws of Singapore as required by PA in the discharge of its duties and functions;
• d) Drafting, reviewing and providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues;
• e) Drafting, vetting and advising on general corporate and contractual matters including, but not limited to, tender documents, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), tenancy agreements and other commercial documents;
• f) Developing and setting in place internal legal processes and guidance for the various PA Divisions and GROs, including setting up a repository of legal advice rendered to PA;
• g) Advising and managing potentially contentious matters;

h) Managing and liaising with external lawyers; and

i) Undertaking such other tasks / projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements :

i) A law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other commonwealth jurisdictions).

ii) At least 4 years post-qualification experience.

iii) Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be an advantage.

iv) Versatile and self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

v) Able and willing to multi-task and work well under pressure handling a wide range of legal work.

vi) Good communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to write and reason clearly and compellingly is essential.

vii) Team player who is also able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interest applicants, please do apply here, thanks. Alternatively, you can send your updated CV to Brendan@huntingupasia.com, attention Brendan (EA : R21100773) and we will try to get back to each and every applicant on the suitability of your profile.

An attractive remuneration and compensation benefits package awaits the successful applicant. More importantly, a career path that is impactful and rewarding. Thank you once again for your perusal.