Senior Legal Counsel - Singapore - Building and Construction Authority

Description

Responsibilities:

You will provide legal advice to BCA on regulatory and commercial issues, intellectual property issues and general areas of the law. Your responsibilities include:

reviewing and drafting contracts to be concluded by BCA;

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; and

working on such other areas as General Counsel may allocate from time to time.

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.