Policy Lawyer: Civil & Legislative Reform

Ministry of Law, Singapore; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ministry of Law, Singapore is offering a front-row policy role in the Civil & Legislative Policy Division, shaping national legislation through rigorous policy drafting and legislative proposals.

Senior Executive to Senior Assistant Director roles provide exposure to Parliament, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑agency collaboration, with a 1‑year contract to start.

Ideal candidates are early‑career lawyers with PQE 0–7, strong writing, critical thinking, and a passion for public service.

Qualifications

• Basic law degree – LLB or JD.
• Strong foundation in litigation and/or advisory work.
• Excellent writing and critical-thinking skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, self-motivation, teamwork, comfort with ambiguity, and passion for public service.

Responsabilités

• Lead legal reform by reviewing existing laws, identifying gaps, and drafting proposals for change across civil, family, and community justice domains.
• Drive change from ideation to implementation – workshop it with drafters, experts, and ministries, and shepherd it through Parliament.
• Engage stakeholders – collaborate with judges, academics, social service agencies, and industry players to craft pragmatic solutions.
• Manage implementation – help draft subsidiary legislation, provide policy inputs on operational issues, and ensure the law works in practice.

Connaissances

Legal drafting

Policy analysis

Litigation background

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

LLB/JD degree

Description du poste

Ministry of Law, Singapore is offering a front-row policy role in the Civil & Legislative Policy Division, shaping national legislation through rigorous policy drafting and legislative proposals.

Senior Executive to Senior Assistant Director roles provide exposure to Parliament, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑agency collaboration, with a 1‑year contract to start.

Ideal candidates are early‑career lawyers with PQE 0–7, strong writing, critical thinking, and a passion for public service.