Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

3 days ago


Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing in 6 day(s)

What the role is

Responsibilities:

You will provide legal advice to BCA on regulatory and commercial issues, intellectual property issues and general areas of the law.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities include:

  • reviewing and drafting contracts to be concluded by BCA and any contractual disputes that may arise;
  • advising on legislative amendments under BCA's purview so as to address BCA's policy objectives;
  • advising on the interpretation of legislation under BCA's purview;
  • advising on enforcement cases including reviewing of investigation reports and ensuring that sufficient evidence has been obtained to support the recommended enforcement action;
  • advising on risks arising from arrangements concluded by BCA and drafting appropriate clauses to ensure BCA's interests are served;
  • providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues including advising on intellectual property issues;
  • representing BCA in prosecutions related to offences under BCA's purview with AGC's support; and
  • working on such other areas as General Counsel may allocate from time to time

What we are looking for

Requirements:

  • A good law degree (LLB Hons);
  • Advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore;
  • At least 6 years' experience in private practice and/or as in-house counsel;
  • Strong analytical skills and can independently drive the completion of a matter with minimal supervision;
  • Possesses effective time management skills;
  • A team player who communicates effectively with cross-functional stakeholders; and
  • Prior experience in litigation matters is an advantage.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please online.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment.
Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people's commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.
Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore's landscape.
Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs.
Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.
Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

About your application process

This job is closing in 6 day(s).

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 Building and Construction Authority or the wider Public Service.



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