Senior Legal Specialist

5 days ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

Closing on 16 Sep 2025

What the role is

At IRAS, we partner you to deliver quality tax services and foster a competitive tax environment for our nation's social and economic growth.

As a Senior Legal Specialist, you are a talented legal professional with an analytical mind and have sight on acquiring practical tax knowledge and specialising in tax law. At IRAS, we offer you the space to legal knowledge in tax matters and to help develop tax law in Singapore.

At IRAS Law Division, you are no longer thinking about just one client or just one case – you are responsible for the tax system in Singapore. Join the best legal tax team in Singapore and make a meaningful difference.

What you will be working on

We are looking for lawyers with at least 5 years' PQE with experience in prosecution or litigation.

In the prosecution role, your primary responsibility will be to provide clear and effective directions on investigations and prosecutions and prosecute tax offences in the courts. You will also be required to provide clear and effective legal advice on prosecution-related issues.

In the litigation role, your primary responsibility will be to represent IRAS in tax appeals before the tax tribunals and the courts and provide clear and effective legal advice on income tax, GST, stamp duties, property tax and other taxes.

With good performance, there will be good progression and rotation opportunities for exposure to other legal functions.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and Director of the Branch you are posted to.

Advisory & Litigation Branches 1 and 2 focus on rendering tax advice to IRAS divisions and representing IRAS in tax appeals.

The Prosecution, Corporate & Legislation Branch focuses on prosecuting tax offences in the courts, corporate counsel work and drafting of tax legislation.

What we are looking for

  • Excellent law degree and called to the Singapore Bar
  • At least 5 years Post-Qualification Experience
  • Experience in prosecution or litigation is necessary
  • 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 a team player

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

Our Mission:

• Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes

• Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation

About your application process

This job is closing on 16 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

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