Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

[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.