[LTA-LGL] LEGAL COUNSEL (PROSECUTION)

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel (Prosecution) to prosecute statutory offences under LTA's jurisdiction and to provide legal support to enforcement divisions.

You will liaise with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, State Courts and Singapore Police Force, while staying forward-thinking on legal implications of evolving transport technologies. Training in advocacy and procedural matters will be provided.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law
• Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act or called to the Singapore Bar
• Pro-active, solution and service-oriented mind set
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, willing to learn, collaborative and a team player
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good communication, drafting and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prosecute statutory offences under the purview of the Land Transport Authority across multiple Acts and subsidiary legislation.
• Assist in providing legal support to enforcement and investigation divisions within LTA.
• Liaise with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the State Courts and Singapore Police Force.
• Engage in forward-thinking to anticipate and address legal implications arising from disruptive transport technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Drafting

Team player

Pro-active mindset

Education

Law degree

Singapore Bar qualification

Job description

[What you will be working on]

This Legal division provides legal services to various LTA divisions on land transport matters including the regulation of road traffic, autonomous vehicles, active mobility, point-to-point passenger transport and electric vehicle infrastructure.

[What the role is]

LEGAL COUNSEL (PROSECUTION)

[What you will be working on]

This Legal division provides legal services to various LTA divisions on land transport matters including the regulation of road traffic, autonomous vehicles, active mobility, point-to-point passenger transport and electric vehicle infrastructure.

You will be involved in prosecuting statutory offences under the purview of the Land Transport Authority. These statutory offences fall under a wide variety of Acts and the corresponding subsidiary legislation such as the Road Traffic Act, Parking Places Act, Street Works Act, Active Mobility Act, Motor Vehicles (Third‑Party Risks and Compensation) Act and Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Training in advocacy, court craft, criminal procedure and evidence will be provided.

Additionally, you will also provide legal support and advice to enforcement and investigation divisions within the Land Transport Authority as well as liaise with the Attorney‑General’s Chambers, the State Courts and Singapore Police Force.

Given the emerging and disruptive nature of the technology in the matters that the Division deals with, you will be challenged to be forward‑thinking to anticipate and address implications from a legal perspective.

[What we are looking for]

• Tertiary qualification in Law
• Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act or called to the Singapore Bar
• Pro‑active, solution and service‑oriented mind set
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, willing to learn, collaborative and a team player
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good communication, drafting and interpersonal skills