The Singapore Legal Service - Legal Service Officer (LSO) - Law Drafter
We invite you to consider a career as a LEGAL SERVICE OFFICER and appointment as a LAW DRAFTER at the ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS.
The Legislation Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers is the national law drafting office of Singapore. Our law drafters turn public policy into clear and effective legislation.
We are looking for lawyers who have a keen interest in shaping the law, an interest in policy formulation, an ability to think critically and creatively, strong legal and analytical skills and good communication skills.
As a law drafter, you will deal with a wide range of laws and policies, including constitutional law, criminal law, technology, media and telecommunications law, family law, securities regulation, corporate law, tax law, and emerging areas of regulation such as coastal protection and space law.
You will be working in a dynamic environment at the heart of Government, alongside policy-makers of all levels in Ministries and statutory boards, and will be expected to offer creative legal solutions to give effect to policies. You will play an integral role in nation-building and upholding the rule of law.
You will be given training in legislative drafting, including courses overseas. As a Legal Service Officer, you will also have competitive career development opportunities within the Singapore Legal Service framework.
Law drafting is a craft that is intellectually challenging, fascinating and professionally satisfying. You will be among Singapore’s most influential writers and your writing will leave a legacy. If the prospect of shaping Singapore’s Statute Book inspires you, then join the law drafters of Singapore.
For more information about the Legislation Division’s work, please see https://www.agc.gov.sg/our-roles/drafter-of-laws/overview.
Requirements
a. Prior experience in private practice or in the public sector is preferred but we welcome all candidates, even those with no relevant work experience.
b. Law degree from:
i. the NUS, SMU or SUSS; or
ii. a Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand or the USA and have passed the DipSing or the Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations and be a “qualified person” as defined in the Legal Profession Act 1996/the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.
Eligible applicants are invited to submit, by 30 May 2024, the Application Form (available at: http://www.lsc.gov.sg). Please contact the Legal Service Commission Secretariat at email: lsc_sec@lsc.gov.sg if you have any query.
The Singapore Legal Service - Legal Service Officer (LSO) - Head of Knowledge Management
We invite you to consider a career as a LEGAL SERVICE OFFICER and appointment as a 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.
The AGC 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.
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.
Requirements
a. at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience in KM in a legal capacity across Government agencies or the legal industry sector.
b. at least 5 years of experience in leading and managing teams, and prior relevant experience in managing legal KM processes and systems;
c. Law degree from:
i. the 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.
Eligible applicants are invited to submit, by 30 May 2024, the Application Form (available at: http://www.lsc.gov.sg). Please contact the Legal Service Commission Secretariat at email: lsc_sec@lsc.gov.sg if you have any query.