Deputy Director

Singapore Land Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Land Authority seeks a Deputy Director for the Land Titles Registry. In this role, you will administer legislation, supervise operations, and guide the professional development of staff. The ideal candidate will have an LL.B., extensive legal experience, and strong interpersonal skills. You will engage with stakeholders to enhance property transaction registrations and contribute to strategic projects. Knowledge of relevant technical systems is a plus. The position offers an opportunity to impact land management in Singapore.

Qualifications

• An LL.B. from a recognised university for admission to the Singapore Bar required.
• At least 10-15 years of legal work experience in conveyancing and civil matters.
• Strong inter‑personal skills and ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Land Titles Act and the Land Titles (Strata) Act.
• Ensure timely and accurate registration of property transactions.
• Provide policy guidance on operational issues.

Skills

Legal work experience

Familiarity with land law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LL.B. from a recognised university

Tools

Showsuite

AlphaWave

Job description

What the role is

Deputy Director, Land Titles Registry

• Administer the Land Titles Act 1993 and the Land Titles (Strata) Act 1967.
• Review, formulate and implement legislation and policies.
• Supervise the operations of the Land Titles Registry to ensure timely and accurate registration of property transactions, including providing policy guidance on operational issues.
• Lead and run legislative and strategic projects to uphold a pro‑business, modern and effective land registration and public search system.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff to support them in their professional development.
• Engage and deal with internal and external stakeholders in the operations of the Land Titles Registry.

Requirements

• An LL.B. from a recognised university for admission to the Singapore Bar and/or admitted to the Singapore Bar.
• At least 10-15 years’ legal work experience in conveyancing and other civil matters.
• Familiarity with land law would be preferred and advantageous.
• Driven, ability to perform under pressure, pro‑actively manage competing priorities and respond to ops‑centric issues expeditiously.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
• Strong inter‑personal and communication skills, including the ability to inspire and manage a team, work collaboratively across divisions / agencies as well as engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What you will be working on

NA

What we are looking for

Preferable to have knowledge of use of technical systems e.g. Showsuite or AlphaWave or other in‑house legal matters system

About Singapore Land Authority

The mission of the Singapore Land Authority is to optimise land resources for the economic and social development of Singapore. It ensures the best use of State land and buildings, provides an effective and reliable land management system and enables the full use of land information for better land management.