Senior Assistant Director

Ministry of Law

Permanent / Contract

Closing in 4 day(s)

What the role is

Are you passionate about making an impact and contributing to Singapore's international reputation as a legal services hub?

Are you keen on innovation and passionate about propelling Singapore's legal sector into the future?

Join our dynamic team at the Ministry of Law's Legal Industry Division (LID) and help shape Singapore's future as a global legal powerhouse. We are on a mission to innovate and elevate our legal landscape, and we need your energy and fresh perspective.

What you will be working on

Be part of our vibrant team dedicated to :

• Positioning Singapore as a cutting-edge international legal dispute resolution hub
• Nurturing and developing top-tier legal talent through forward-thinking education and manpower policies
• Updating Singapore's Bar admission policies to meet current and future needs
• Diving deep into global trends and data to inform groundbreaking policies and initiatives
• Building and maintaining key relationships in the international and domestic legal arenas

What we are looking for

We are seeking motivated professionals with strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the versatility to thrive both independently and collaboratively. Your ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is crucial.

We welcome candidates from diverse academic backgrounds. While legal qualifications or relevant work experience are an advantage, your passion and potential matter most. An aptitude assessment may be part of the selection process.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Singapore's legal landscape

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract in the first instance.

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About Ministry of Law

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people's access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore's legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources.

Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.

About your application process

This job is closing in 4 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Law or the wider Public Service.