Director Legal

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Director, Legal to oversee a team providing legal services on land transport and infrastructure issues. This role involves assisting the General Counsel, managing diverse legal matters, and advising on regulatory and policy work. Candidates should hold a law degree, be called to the Singapore Bar, and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position calls for strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act 1966 and/or called to the Singapore Bar.
• At least 10 years of Post Qualification Experience preferably with managerial or supervisory experience.
• Experience in regulatory and policy work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel in managing a team of lawyers.
• Provide legal advice on land transport and infrastructure matters.
• Lead legal services related to public transport infrastructure projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

[What the role is]

DIRECTOR, LEGAL

[What you will be working on]

An excellent career opportunity for lawyers seeking a management position in the public sector or for current in-house senior legal counsels seeking new challenges. You will assist the General Counsel to manage and lead a team of lawyers working on delivering timely and practical solutions for emerging and dynamic land transport issues. You will work closely with policy and operations divisions as well as construction project teams, on providing legal advice on a diverse spectrum of land transport and infrastructure matters, such as legislation, licensing, prosecution, contracts (local and overseas), claims (statutory, contractual and common law).

As Director, you will work closely with the General Counsel to be the effective bridge between staff officers and senior management.

You will lead a team of lawyers that provide legal services including those relating to :

• a diverse spectrum of land transport matters including polices on road and path usage, as well as passenger vehicle technology and services;
• significant public transport infrastructure projects under LTA, particularly in respect of construction and maintenance;
• advising LTA on dispute related matters (including, but not limited to, commercial disputes in areas such as contracts, IT infrastructure, construction, insolvency, and tort law).

Examples of the work you will be involved in include:-

• Advisory and project management responsibility across a broad range of legal subjects;
• Provide legal advice that is accurate, effective and practical on a wide range of policies;
• Provide quick and effective responses to queries by senior management relating to matters under the division’s purview;
• Participation in other projects as required.

[What we are looking for]

• A Law degree
• Be a Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act 1966 and / or called to the Singapore Bar
• At least 10 years of Post Qualification Experience preferably with managerial or supervisory experience
• Experience in regulatory and policy work
• Experience in working with Ministries and Statutory Boards is preferred
• Pro‑active, solution and service‑orientated mindset
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, willing to learn and collaborative
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• A team player
• Able to nurture and inspire team members