Senior Regulatory Counsel - Digital Policy & Tech

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is seeking policy and regulatory counsels to work on innovative projects and policy initiatives that foster a vibrant infocomm media, data protection ecosystem and drive Singapore’s digital economy.

You will advise on regulatory frameworks, develop creative legal solutions for novel issues, and navigate legal ambiguities arising from new technologies in a collaborative public service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and admission as an Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore.
• Minimum 7 years PQE in legal practice, and/or corporate in-house TMT, ICT, data protection.
• Experience in litigation is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IMDA’s policy and regulatory affairs including TMT, ICT, data protection, and competition law; handle regulatory instruments and enforcement proceedings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in developing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and policies.
• Draft contracts and advise on issues relating to IMDA's corporate and industry development functions.
• Identify legal risks and devise effective risk management strategies and governance policies.
• Advise on contentious issues and manage litigation.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Litigation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is seeking policy and regulatory counsels to work on innovative projects and policy initiatives that foster a vibrant infocomm media, data protection ecosystem and drive Singapore’s digital economy.

You will advise on regulatory frameworks, develop creative legal solutions for novel issues, and navigate legal ambiguities arising from new technologies in a collaborative public service environment.