Deputy/Assistant Director
4 days ago
Overview
The Insolvency and Public Trustee’s Office (IPTO) is hosted in collaboration with and support from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. You will be seconded to the Ministry of Law’s Legal Division and work closely with IPTO’s operational divisions in the provision of legal advice, representation in legal proceedings as well as undertaking the prosecution of offences under IPTO’s purview, reviewing charging and sentencing positions when such prosecutions are undertaken, as well as working on legislative and law reform matters. IPTO’s varied work includes personal and corporate insolvency, trusts, moneylending and pawnbroking industry regulation, maintenance enforcement and more. Given the broad scope of work in IPTO, you will be expected to handle a wide range of roles involving different areas of legal expertise.
What you will be working on
On a day-to-day basis, the role specifically entails:
As an Assistant Official Assignee/Receiver: Advising bankruptcy and corporate insolvency case administrators on the legal and operational matters in the administration of bankrupts’ and insolvent companies’ estates.
As an Assistant Public Trustee: Advising on public trustee issues, such as distribution of un-nominated CPF moneys and small estates to the beneficiaries of the deceased person.
As Prosecuting Officer: Handling criminal prosecutions, including trials.
Advising the Registrar of Moneylenders and Registrar of Pawnbrokers on issues of licensing and regulation.
What we are looking for
Candidates should have professional training in law and possess at least 4 to 6 years of post-qualification legal experience particularly in civil advisory and litigation. Experience and/or a strong interest in insolvency-related work is a bonus. You should be a highly motivated individual who is a team player, with strong analytical skills, good oral and written communication skills, and organisational and project management abilities.
Key competencies required:
Deep Critical Thinking: Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective legal solutions
Application of Law: Demonstrate understanding of and apply the fundamental legal principles, laws, legislation and government regulation to own areas of work
Legal Advisory: Provide advisory/drafting services to internal departments on legal matters, to help the agency achieve its corporate, organisational and regulatory objectives
Legal Drafting: Translate policy requirements into final document appropriately, in a clear and concise manner
This is a 2-year contract position, with the option to renew till 15 Dec 2029.
Junior applicants with at least 1-year post-qualification experience are welcome to apply to be considered for a more junior post.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
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