Executive / Senior Executive, Legal Industry Division

2 weeks ago


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

Ministry of Law

Contract

Closing on 11 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Legal Industry Division is responsible for policies relating to legal industry development, international partnerships in the legal field, legal sector regulation, and legal sector manpower development. You will be part of a dynamic team that works to develop Singapore's legal services sector.

What you will be working on

You will provide administrative support for the division, which may include:

• Processing queries and applications for exemption from the requirements for admission to the Singapore Bar;

• Facilitating processes related to manpower needs and capability development for the legal sector;

• Supporting engagement efforts involving stakeholders in the legal sector; and

• Supporting preparation work for official trips and events.

What we are looking for

*Key Competencies Required*

• [Administration Management]: Deliver administrative services and solutions to support the organisation's operations

• [Secretariat Support]: Administer secretarial functions and provide support in secretarial matters relating to key stakeholders

• [Document Management]: Provide administrative support in the production of documents such as registry records, annual reports.

*Work Experience / Personal Traits*

• Academic background in law;

• At least 2 years of work experience in the administrative work and/or event planning;

• Highly motivated, with a strong sense of initiative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong planning and organisational skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels and work effectively both as an individual contributor and in a team setting; and

• Strong spoken and written communication skills.

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract in the first instance.

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About Ministry of Law

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people's access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore's legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources.
Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.

About your application process

This job is closing on 11 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 Ministry of Law or the wider Public Service.



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