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Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

  • Full Time, onsite
  • BCA Building and Construction Authority
  • Jurong East, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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[What the role is]
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 time to time.

[What we are looking for]

  • 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.