Legal Associate, LSD

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $60,000 - $180,000 per year

Ministry of Manpower

Permanent/Contract

What the role is

The Legal Services Division (LSD) administers justice through fair prosecution and adjudication, and provides effective legal advice and solutions to advance MOM's mission.
We invite qualified candidates to for the following position: Legal Associate (Civil Branch)

What you will be working on

Legal Associates are critical team members in the Ministry who render civil legal advice, instruct on the amending of legislation and work on policy matters with a heavy legal content. You can expect a fulfilling career in the public sector and be involved in pioneering the development of Singapore employment law (e.g. workplace fairness and platform workers legislation). Your functions and duties include the following:

• Rendering legal advice on issues under the Ministry's purview (including employment law, trade unions, industrial relations, workplace safety and health, work injury compensation, foreign manpower and administrative law (including judicial review) and WTO international law);

• Advising on legal issues in cases dealt with by the Ministry, such as on foreign manpower issues, work compensation, workplace fairness etc;

• Reviewing, drafting and vetting legislation administered by the Ministry;

• Collaborating with the Ministry's policy divisions on legal policy projects;

• Drafting, vetting and rendering advice on contracts, data disclosure agreements and MOUs; and

• Conducting training on contemporary legal topics.

What we are looking for


• Be a Qualified Person under the Legal Profession Act and/or called to the Singapore Bar

• Be analytical, independent and self-motivated

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Be keenly interested in Singapore's manpower and employment laws

• International Law/World Trade law expertise will be an added advantage
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.

About your application process

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 Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.

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