Senior Legal Counsel

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Singapore Building and Construction Authority Full time

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

(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 ti
(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 apply online. Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Legal
  • Industries Government Administration and Construction

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