Senior Compliance Counsel (Perm / Tanjong Pagar)

Accountstaff (EA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal compliance consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience in a law practice to support their Compliance department. Candidates should have strong legal research skills and proficiency in MS Office. Responsibilities include providing legal support for compliance tasks, conducting legal research, and assisting in various applications. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can work independently and manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a law practice environment.
• Proficient in conducting legal research.
• Experience in e-litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the Compliance department’s work.
• Assist in the processing of applications for Practising Certificates.
• Handle court applications under the Legal Profession Act.

Skills

Legal research

Strong command of English

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in legal and compliance work to support the work of the client’s Compliance department and other Secretariat’s departments.

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 the Compliance department’s work, including but not limited to the following:

• Assist in the processing of applications for /renewals of Practising Certificates, as well as other applications handled by the department
• Assist in the work of the Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat
• Attend to legal and compliance enquiries from solicitors and law practices
• Support the work of various practice committees
• Assist in the development, management and streamlining of standard operating procedures, systems and processes of the department
• Handle court applications under the Legal Profession Act 1966
• Compile and analyse statistics relating to the legal profession
• Conduct legal research into legal compliance matters
• Assist in risk assessment to identify potential compliance issues and address them proactively

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university
• Experience in working in a law practice environment of at least 5 years
• Prior experience working in a Singapore law practice preferred
• Able to conduct legal research
• Experience with e-litigation preferred
• Strong command of English and writing and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently within tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Team player who demonstrates team spirit and collaboration with others
• Strong administrative and organizational skills and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Positive attitude, adaptable to changes and open and willing to learn
• Proactive attitude to take initiative on matters and has a sense of responsibility for the work given
• Attentive to details
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint