Legal Counsel (JD#10453)

SCIENTE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel with 1–2 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves providing legal advice on contracts and regulatory compliance while gaining hands-on experience in prosecution-related work and policy initiatives. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in drafting various legal documents. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending their resumes.

Qualifications

• Qualified under the Legal Profession Act with a Law degree.
• 1–2 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in private practice or in-house legal counsel.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and practical solutions across various areas of law.
• Prosecute statutory offences and conduct legal proceedings.
• Draft, review, and provide legal advice on contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Legal qualifications under the Legal Profession Act

Analytical skills

Drafting and reviewing legal documents

Written and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Legal Counsel with 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience to provide legal advice and practical solutions for a key statutory board in Singapore. You will gain hands-on exposure in contracts, regulatory compliance, and prosecution-related work, with opportunities to support policy, legislative initiatives, and innovative legal projects.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Qualified under the Legal Profession Act with a Law degree;
• Must have 1–2 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in private practice and/or in-house legal counsel;
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Must have experience in drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents such as contracts, MOUs, NDAs, IT, construction, real estate;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Desired Skill-set

• Prior prosecution experience is preferred;
• Familiarity with regulatory and enforcement matters;
• Ability to engage in policy and legislation analysis and contribute to legislative drafting;
• Confidence in conducting educational sessions and supporting innovative legal projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and practical solutions across various areas of law;
• Prosecute statutory offences, including preparing and conducting mentions, pre-trial conferences, and trials;
• Handle legal matters related to enforcement and investigations;
• Conduct legal groundwork for policy changes, advise on legislative amendments, and liaise with the Attorney-General’s Chambers;
• Draft, review, and provide legal advice on a broad range of contracts and legal documents;
• Support legal education initiatives and contribute to innovative legal projects.

Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to [e-mail] at the earliest.

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