Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Legal Counsel (Government) to provide comprehensive legal advice across contract, IP, corporate governance, criminal, employment, family, and regulatory matters under CPF legislation, including extensive contract-related work. The role is a one-year contract with potential extension or conversion based on performance and business needs. The position offers a salary range of 5,000–7,000 SGD per month, depending on experience, plus a one-month completion bonus on contract completion. Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–6:00pm, and Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/legal-counsel-government-novena-37300 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 11 Oct 2026]

Duration: 1 year - extendable/convertible based on performance & business needs

Salary: $5,000–$7,000 per month, depending on experience

Completion Bonus: 1-month completion bonus upon completing the 1-year contract

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm

• Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Render advice and provide comprehensive and practical solutions on a wide range of legal issues, including contract law, intellectual property law, corporate governance, criminal law, employment law, family law, and regulatory matters under CPF legislation.

• Be involved in the legal groundwork for key policy changes, analyse new policies, advise on the required legislative changes, and draft or propose legislation amendments, including liaising with the Attorney-General's Chambers on such matters.

• Draft, vet, and provide legal advice on a range of contracts, MOUs, terms and conditions, and other documents, including those related to goods and services, IT, construction, investments, real estate, and nondisclosure agreements.

• Conduct educational legal talks and be involved in legal technology initiatives.

• Where required, be involved in the prosecution of various statutory offences under the Central Provident Fund Act, including preparing and conducting mentions, pre-trial conferences, and trials, as well as handling legal issues relating to enforcement and investigations.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Post-Qualified Education (PQE).

• Relevant experience in providing legal advice, contract drafting and review, legal research, and stakeholder management in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment.

• Trained in Law and qualified under the Legal Profession Act.

• Have experience in analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to reason compellingly and navigate complex legal issues.

• Have experience in leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve work processes, productivity, or service delivery; a keen interest in technology and AI-enabled solutions would be an advantage.

• Communicates effectively, both in writing and speaking, with the ability to write clearly for diverse audiences.

• Works independently and manages priorities effectively.

• Adaptable and resourceful in handling different tasks and challenges.
  
  
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