Legal Counsel

Housing & Development Board; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 85.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Litigation & Enforcement Department on a 1 + 1 year contract. The successful candidate will advise on legislation, enforcement actions, tenancy agreements, and represent HDB in regulatory prosecutions and court proceedings.

Requirements include an LL.B. degree and admission as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience; prosecuting

Qualifikationen

• LL.B. degree is mandatory.
• Admitted as Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Experience prosecuting regulatory offences is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on legislation relevant to HDB.
• Advise on enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation.
• Advise on prosecutions under Housing & Development Act and related laws.
• Review tenancy and commercial contracts.
• Represent HDB in court proceedings and prosecutions.

Kenntnisse

Litigation

Regulatory enforcement

Legal research

Advisory能力

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Admission as Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore

Jobbeschreibung

Bachelor of Laws degree; Admission as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore; At least 5 years of relevant legal experience preferred; Experience in prosecution of regulatory offences is preferred.

In-House Counsel / Government Legal Counsel

Full Opportunity Brief

Overview

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Litigation & Enforcement Department in Singapore. This full-time position is offered on a 1 + 1 year contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on legislative matters, enforcement actions, tenancy agreements, and representing HDB in regulatory prosecution and court proceedings.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.
• Professional Qualification: Admission as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant legal experience preferred. Candidates with experience in prosecuting regulatory offences are preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal advice on legislation administered by or relevant to HDB.
• Advise on enforcement actions, property disputes, and litigation involving residential and commercial properties.
• Advise on prosecution matters under HDB's purview, including offences under the Housing & Development Act, Parking Places Act, and other relevant laws.
• Review and advise on tenancy agreements and commercial contractual documents.
• Represent HDB in court proceedings, applications, and prosecution hearings.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Remuneration: Not specified in the official post.
• Employment Term: Full-time, 1 + 1 year contract.