RISK MANAGEMENT COUNSEL, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of Singapore is seeking a qualified lawyer with a keen interest in risk management to join their Knowledge Management department. The successful candidate will assist in drafting essential documents and supporting various legal committees, ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, relevant experience in law practice, and strong legal research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 1 year experience preferred.
• Prior experience in anti-money laundering preferred.
• Litigation background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft articles, briefings, and guidance notes related to risk management.
• Administer the Unclaimed Money Fund and review applications.
• Assist in providing legal guidance and support to various committees.

Skills

Legal research

Strong command of English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in risk management work to support the work of the Law Society’s Knowledge Management department and other departments as required.

The successful candidate must be a qualified lawyer who has experience in working in a law practice environment.

The specific duties include providing legal support for and legal review of, including but not limited to, the following:

• To assist in drafting articles, briefings, presentations, guidance notes, policies and procedures pertaining to risk management in the legal profession (including, but not limited to, anti-money laundering)
• To help administer the Law Society’s Unclaimed Money Fund (“UMF”) and review incoming UMF applications
• To assist in giving guidance regarding (including but not limited to, the Legal Profession Act 1966, Legal Profession (Accountant’s Report) Rules and Legal Profession (Solicitors’ Accounts) Rules) from solicitors and law practices in consultation with relevant departments in the Law Society
• To support the work of various practice committees

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university

· Experience in working in a law practice environment of at least 1 year preferred

· Prior AML experience preferred

· Litigation background preferred

· Able to conduct legal research

· Strong command of English and writing and communication skills

· Able to multi-task and work independently within tight deadlines

· Attentive to details

· Self-motivated and resourceful

· A team player who demonstrates team spirit and collaboration with others

· Strong organizational skills and able to manage competing priorities effectively

· A positive attitude, adaptable to changes and open and wiling to learn

· A proactive attitude to take initiative on matters and has a sense of responsibility for the work given

· Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.