Legal Associate, LSD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) invites qualified candidates for the role of Legal Associate (Civil Branch) in the Legal Services Division. The successful candidate will render civil legal advice, review and draft legislation, and collaborate with policy divisions on legal policy projects.

The role requires eligibility as a Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act and/or being called to the Singapore Bar.

Qualifications

• Be analytical, independent and self-motivated.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be keenly interested in Singapore’s manpower and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Rendering civil legal advice on issues within the Ministry’s purview (employment law, industrial relations, workplace safety).
• Advising on legal issues in MOM cases (e.g., foreign manpower, workplace fairness).
• Reviewing, drafting and vetting legislation administered by MOM.
• Collaborating with policy divisions on legal policy projects.
• Drafting, vetting and rendering advice on contracts, data disclosure agreements and MOUs.
• Conducting training on contemporary legal topics.

Job description

What the role is:

The Legal Services Division (LSD) administers justice through fair prosecution and adjudication, and provides effective legal advice and solutions to advance MOM’s mission.We invite qualified candidates to apply for the following position: Legal Associate (Civil Branch)

What you will be working on:

Legal Associates are critical team members in the Ministry who render civil legal advice, instruct on the amending of legislation and work on policy matters with a heavy legal content. You can expect a fulfilling career in the public sector and be involved in pioneering the development of Singapore employment law (e.g. workplace fairness and platform workers legislation). Your functions and duties include the following:

• Rendering legal advice on issues under the Ministry’s purview (including employment law, trade unions, industrial relations, workplace safety and health, work injury compensation, foreign manpower and administrative law (including judicial review) and WTO international law);
• Advising on legal issues in cases dealt with by the Ministry, such as on foreign manpower issues, work compensation, workplace fairness etc;
• Reviewing, drafting and vetting legislation administered by the Ministry;
• Collaborating with the Ministry’s policy divisions on legal policy projects;
• Drafting, vetting and rendering advice on contracts, data disclosure agreements and MOUs;
• Conducting training on contemporary legal topics.

What we are looking for:

• Be a Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act and/or called to the Singapore Bar
• Be analytical, independent and self-motivated
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be keenly interested in Singapore’s manpower and employment laws
• International Law/World Trade law expertise will be an added advantageOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.