Lead, Nonprofit Legal Services & Governance

Pro Bono SG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Bono SG (PBSG) seeks an in-house legal leader to shape legal services for Singapore’s social impact sector through PBSG’s Non-Profit Legal Services (NLS). You will work at the intersection of programme innovation, policy contribution, and partnerships to strengthen PBSG’s mission.

The role combines governance guidance with risk management, regulatory compliance, and the development of templates and playbooks to scale services for ground-ups, charities, and other non-profits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in legal practice or in-house counsel role.
• Qualified to practise law in Singapore and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Postgraduate qualifications in law, public policy, nonprofit management or related field would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal leadership across governance, regulatory compliance and policy; guide the Board and senior management.
• Lead PBSG's NLS Programme Innovation & Technical Leadership, set strategic direction and monitor delivery and impact.
• Manage legal resources, templates and team development; build capability and maintain policy frameworks.

Skills

In-house counsel experience

Strong drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD

Job description

Pro Bono SG (PBSG) seeks an in-house legal leader to shape legal services for Singapore’s social impact sector through PBSG’s Non-Profit Legal Services (NLS). You will work at the intersection of programme innovation, policy contribution, and partnerships to strengthen PBSG’s mission.

The role combines governance guidance with risk management, regulatory compliance, and the development of templates and playbooks to scale services for ground-ups, charities, and other non-profits.