Senior Policy Lead, Criminal Justice & Reform

Ministry of Law, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Criminal Policy Division within the Legal Policy Group at the Ministry of Law, Singapore, seeks a Senior Executive/Assistant Director to drive criminal justice reforms, review laws, and shape national policy. You will lead high-impact initiatives, engage stakeholders, and oversee policy implementation.

Applicants should hold a basic law degree and demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with experience in legislative processes and collaboration with drafters and

Qualifications

• Basic law degree required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review existing laws and propose reforms addressing classic and frontier legal issues.
• Manage the legislative process from conceptualisation to parliamentary enactment.
• Collaborate with legislative drafters, subject matter experts, and public/private sector stakeholders.
• Draft subsidiary legislation and provide policy inputs for operational execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Criminal Policy Division within the Legal Policy Group at the Ministry of Law, Singapore, seeks a Senior Executive/Assistant Director to drive criminal justice reforms, review laws, and shape national policy. You will lead high-impact initiatives, engage stakeholders, and oversee policy implementation.

Applicants should hold a basic law degree and demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with experience in legislative processes and collaboration with drafters and