Legal Service Officer

What the role is The Legal Service is conducting a targeted recruitment exercise for candidates interested in a career as a Legal Service Officer and appointment as Head of Knowledge Management at the Attorney-General's Chambers. The Attorney-General’s Chambers("AGC") is committed to enhancing the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of Singapore’s legal system. The AGC plays a pivotal role in Singapore’s criminal justice system, and also serves as the "Government’s law firm" by providing legal advice, representing the State in domestic and international disputes and drafting our laws. The AGC-Legal Service Academy("Academy") serves as a learning and knowledge hub for all AGC and Legal Service Officers, supporting their intellectual, professional and personal development by building their skills and competencies as well as providing them with access to knowledge repositories containing important knowhow and precedent advice. What you will be working on As Head KM, you will lead and manage the Academy’s Knowledge Management("KM") teams to drive and deliver benchmarked KM standards and best practices in order to facilitate a strong KM culture. You will review, propose and implement enhancements to KM systems and processes in order to curate and create knowledge assets with precedent value, establish KM and knowhow repositories and drive knowledge-sharing in AGC. You will also oversee the management of key KM IT infrastructure projects, drive the adoption of new KM technologies and innovations including the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation, deliver technologically advanced KM processes and set the tone for quality KM outcomes across AGC and the Legal Service. What we are looking for The Legal Service is looking for an officer with the passion, knowledge and experience to serve as the Academy’s Head of Knowledge Management("Head KM"). If you wish to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career with unrivalled opportunities for professional development, we invite you to apply to join the Singapore Legal Service as a Legal Service Officer and be appointed as Head KM in the Academy. We welcome applications from mid-career candidates with the following requisite: at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and/or at least 8 years of relevant experience in KM in a legal capacity across Government agencies or the legal industry sector. at least 5 years of experience in leading and managing teams, and prior relevant experience in managing legal KM processes and systems. Law degree from: - i. NUS or SMU; or - ii. a Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand or the USA and passed the DipSing or the Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations and be a "qualified person" as defined in the Legal Profession Act 1966/the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules. All applicants are required to include the following in their application for the consideration of the Legal Service Shortlisting Panel (not more than one page each and with your name at the bottom left corner of each document): a Personal Statement; a write-up on why you are applying to the Legal Service and how/what you can contribute to the Legal Service and the administration of justice. Please include the top 3 departments (in order of preference) you wish to be considered for initial deployment. Should you encounter difficulty in applying for this role, please email us directly at before the closing date of this job posting. You may also visit our website lsc.gov.sg for more information on the Legal Service. About Singapore Legal Service Vision: A trusted Legal Service, upholding the rule of law and advancing Singapore’s interests. Mission: One Legal Service, developing and deploying the best legal talent to provide the highest quality legal services. #J-18808-Ljbffr