Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel
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.