Assistant Director (Legal Service)

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The People's Association seeks a Legal Officer to provide legal advice, draft legislation, and manage legal matters in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role offers a contract for 3 years with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Called to the Singapore Bar or other commonwealth jurisdictions.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience.
• Corporate work experience, especially in contract law, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drafting regulatory instruments like legislation and subsidiary legislation.
• Providing legal advice on various legislations and legal issues.
• Managing and liaising with external lawyers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of the People's Association's (PA) Legal Division. You will provide legal advice and support to PA, its Divisions and Grassroots Organisations (GROs) in all aspects of its functions and duties.

What you will be working on:

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Working with senior management to develop and implement policies and actions;
• Drafting of regulatory instruments such as legislations and subsidiary legislations under the purview of PA;
• 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;
• Drafting, reviewing and providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues;
• Drafting, vetting and advising on general corporate and contractual matters including, but not limited to, tender documents, MOUs, tenancy agreements and other commercial documents;
• 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;
• Advising and managing potentially contentious matters;
• Managing and liaising with external lawyers; and
• Undertaking such other tasks/projects as may be assigned from time to time.

What we are looking for:

• Other ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.
• Other duties as and when assigned by Deputy Director, Director (LS)

Experience
• A law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other
commonwealth jurisdictions)
• At least 5-years post qualification experience (PQE)
• Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be
an advantage.

Others

• Versatile and self-motivated with strong analytical skills;
• Able and willing to multi-task and work well under pressure handling a wide range of legal work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to write and reason clearly and compellingly is essential.
• Team player who is also able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract.

About People's Association

The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.