Senior Associate, Tax Prosecution & Corporate Advisory

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Law Division seeks a Senior Associate to handle prosecution and corporate advisory matters, with exposure to tax legislation, advisory, and litigation. You will work on investigations, prosecutions, and provide strategic legal counsel for IRAS functions, reporting to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have Singapore Bar admission, 3+ years PQE, strong writing and analytical abilities, and a public-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified in Singapore and called to the Singapore Bar.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in prosecution or defence work or keen to acquire prosecution skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Analytical, independent and self-motivated.
• Ability to consider issues from a systemic perspective.
• Desire to serve in public service and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear directions on investigations and prosecutions and prosecute tax offences in the courts.
• Provide clear and effective legal advice on corporate counsel issues for IRAS’s functions.
• You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and Director of the Prosecution, Corporate & Legislation Branch.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Public service mindset

Team player

Strong communication

Systemic perspective

Education

LLB/Juris Doctor

Bar admission - Singapore

Job description

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Law Division seeks a Senior Associate to handle prosecution and corporate advisory matters, with exposure to tax legislation, advisory, and litigation. You will work on investigations, prosecutions, and provide strategic legal counsel for IRAS functions, reporting to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have Singapore Bar admission, 3+ years PQE, strong writing and analytical abilities, and a public-service mindset.