Legal Counsel

Security and Intelligence Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Experience in intelligence environment

Job summary

Security and Intelligence Division seeks a legal practitioner to advise on governance matters, HR and contracts, and to conduct thorough legal research. The role supports internal policies and risk management within a fast-moving intelligence environment.

You will need a law degree with qualifications to practice in Singapore, and at least three years post-qualification experience across private practice, in-house, or the public sector. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three+ years post-qualification experience in private practice, in-house, or public service in Singapore.
• Experience in comparative, corporate/commercial, administrative or international law.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• High accuracy and thoroughness in professional work.

Responsibilities

• Advise SID on legal rights, liabilities and risk on HR, contracts and other governance matters.
• Advise on internal policies and practices.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Independent work

Meticulousness

Education

Law degree and admissions to practice

Job description

You will be practicing law in the unique field of intelligence, and dealing with governance matters within an intelligence organisation.

What you will be working on

• Advise SID on its legal rights, liabilities and risk on various issues relevant to SID (including HR and contracts)
• Advise on internal policies and practices
• Conduct legal research and analysis

What you will gain

• A unique career opportunity for a legal practitioner and the opportunity to become an all-rounded intelligence professional
• Deep experience in addressing organisational and operational issues in a complex, fast moving, and unique intelligence environment

What we are looking for

• Singapore Citizens only
• At least three years of post-qualification experience in private legal practice, or as in-house counsel, or in the Singapore Public Service required
• Degree in law and qualifications to practice law in Singapore or any other country required
• Experience in comparative, corporate/commercial, administrative or international law
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Meticulous with legal accuracy and thoroughness in professional work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated team player, as well as independent self-starter