Compliance Counsel

LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal organization in Singapore seeks a qualified lawyer to support its Compliance department. Responsibilities include providing legal support, processing applications for Practising Certificates, and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Law, at least one year of experience in law practice, and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various compliance matters in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a law practice environment.
• Prior experience working in a Singapore law practice preferred.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the processing of applications for Practising Certificates.
• Attend to legal and compliance enquiries from solicitors.
• Compile and analyze statistics relating to the legal profession.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in legal and compliance work to support the work of the Law Society’s Compliance department and other Secretariat’s departments.

The successful candidate must be a qualified lawyer who has experience in working in a law practice environment.

The specific duties include providing legal support for and legal review of the Compliance department’s work, including but not limited to the following:

• To assist in the processing of applications for /renewals of Practising Certificates, as well as other applications handled by the department
• To assist in the work of the Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat
• To attend to legal and compliance enquiries from solicitors and law practices
• To support the work of various practice committees
• To assist in the development, management and streamlining of standard operating procedures, systems and processes of the department
• To handle court applications under the Legal Profession Act 1966
• To compile and analyse statistics relating to the legal profession
• To conduct legal research into legal compliance matters
• To assist in risk assessment to identify potential compliance issues and address them proactively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university
• Experience in working in a law practice environment of at least 1 year
• Prior experience working in a Singapore law practice preferred
• Able to conduct legal research
• Experience with e-litigation preferred
• Strong command of English and writing and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently within tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• A team player who demonstrates team spirit and collaboration with others
• Strong administrative and organizational skills and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• A positive attitude, adaptable to changes and open and wiling to learn
• A proactive attitude to take initiative on matters and has a sense of responsibility for the work given
• Attentive to details
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.