Total 3 Director/C-Level legal counsel job vacancies in Others category in Singapore

Assistant Director (Legal Service), Local Statutory Board.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for dynamic Legal professionals to join one of Singapore's fastest involving Statutory Board that is making waves and impacting lives in the local community scene.

If you are passionate in serving the local community and wants to be part of the winds of change that is sweeping the grassroots scene through your contribution in the legal fraternity, then this is the career opportunity for you.

Selected candidate will be part of the Board's Legal Division. Selected candidate will provide legal advice and support to PA's Divisions and Grassroots Organisations (GROs) in all aspects of its functions and duties including:

(a) Working with senior management to develop and implement policies and actions;

(b) Drafting of regulatory instruments such as legislations and subsidiary legislations under the purview of PA;

(c) Providing legal advice and interpretation with respect to various legislations administered by PA, as well as all other laws of Singapore as required by PA in the discharge of its duties and functions;

(d) Drafting, reviewing and providing sound legal advice on a broad range of legal issues;

(e) Drafting, vetting and advising on general corporate and contractual matters including, but not limited to, tender documents, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), tenancy agreements and other commercial documents;

(f) Developing and setting in place internal legal processes and guidance for the various PA Divisions and GROs, including setting up a repository of legal advice rendered to PA;

(g) Advising and managing potentially contentious matters;

(h) Managing and liaising with external lawyers; and

(i) Undertaking such other tasks/projects as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

(i) A law degree and be called to the Singapore Bar (or other commonwealth jurisdictions).

(ii) At least 4 years post-qualification experience.

(iii) Corporate work experience (especially in contract law) would be an advantage.

(iv) Versatile and self-motivated with strong analytical skills.

(v) Able and willing to multi-task and work well under pressure handling a wide range of legal work.

(vi) Good communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to write and reason clearly and compellingly is essential.

(vii) Team player who is also able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interest applicants, please do apply here, thanks. Alternatively, you can send your updated CV to [email protected], attention Brendan (EA: R21100773) and we will try to get back to each and every applicant on the suitability of your profile.

An attractive remuneration and compensation benefits package awaits the successful applicant. More importantly, a career path that is impactful and rewarding. Thank you once again for your perusal.

LEGAL

We work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

WHO WE ARE

The GS Legal Department (“GS Legal”) plays an essential role in the formulation and implementation of the strategy of GS. The advice and counsel provided by GS Legal to all areas of the firm is critical to maintaining the firm’s commitments to its clients, regulators, and shareholders and to promoting its culture of excellence and integrity. GS Legal’s goal is to provide advice that protects the firm’s financial well-being and reputation, and assists the various businesses in executing transactions and evaluating the associated risks.

YOUR IMPACT

Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

The role will be based in Singapore and will be focused on the Commodities business of the Global Markets Division.

Role Description

This will include providing support to our product lawyers as well as providing advice and assistance to our traders and sales people on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across Commodities and Global Markets more broadly. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Providing legal advice to the Commodities business, support for our regional Commodities business and assisting on related agreements and other documentation;
• General focus on all other Global Markets businesses across flow and structured derivatives and sales and trading;
• Advising on regulatory matters impacting the Commodities business (including global and local regulations);
• Preparing, maintaining and updating precedent legal documentation and agreements to incorporate changes in applicable law and regulations, Goldman Sachs offshore policy or changes in market practice;
• Working with the Global Markets Compliance team on regulatory matters and investigations.
• Liaise with Legal and Compliance personnel at Goldman Sachs locally, regionally and globally on issues relating to the Global Markets Division;
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for submission to the internal Goldman Sachs regional and global committees.

The role requires the ability to work independently and to manage a diverse and complex workload meeting tight deadlines. Lawyers in our team work closely with a diverse group of clients across our trading floors and thrive on the pressures of delivering consistently high quality advice to a dynamic, and constantly evolving, business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified lawyers with minimum 5 years PQE;
• Relevant post-qualification experience with a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel;
• An ability to demonstrate a strong grounding in financing and comodities, securities law and regulation

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more:

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This position reports to Senior Director, Learning & Professional Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) Programme Development and Management:

· Oversee the development and implementation of programme strategies, objectives, and work plans to drive success.

· Manage budgetary aspects related to academic programmes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.

· Oversee programme evaluations and provide recommendations for improvements.

· Prepare and present programme reports to senior management and stakeholders.

(B) Training and Education:

· Plan, design, review, and update academic programmes for legal industry professionals.

· Design and create curriculum, training courseware such as coursebooks and reading materials, lesson plans and assessment plans, for blended learning.

· Conduct and facilitate skills-focused structured training sessions in accordance with best andragogical practices.

· Facilitate asynchronous learning and engage learners through a learning management system and other collaborative technology solutions.

· Collaborate with adjunct faculty and guest speakers to deliver quality learning sessions.

· Conduct course assessments.

· Provide guidance, mentorship and career counseling to learners.

· Where interests align with legal research and publication projects in SAL Group, engage in research and writing for the advancement of legal knowledge and understanding.

(C) Quality Assurance and Accreditation Compliance:

· Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure the academic integrity of programmes, including assessment and evaluation methods, and adherence to Skillsfuture Singapore requirements and other accreditation standards.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme alignment with government policies and regulations.

(D) Team Management:

· Recruit and manage fellow faculty members, adjunct faculty and staff to maintain a high standard of teaching and research excellence.

· Provide guidance and support to the programme team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

(E) Outreach and Engagement:

· Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, relevant professional organisations, and government bodies.

· Collaborate with related organisations or bodies to promote programmes.

· Engage with legal industry regularly to ensure relevance.

· Direct and drive promotion and outreach efforts to meet programme registration targets.

KEY SPECIFICATION

· A good Law degree from a recognised university with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in legal practice or continuing legal education. Adult education, learning & development, instructional design or curriculum development experience preferred.

· Able to build positive and productive relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. A mature network of contacts relevant to the role would be an advantage.

· Good interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills.

· Meticulous, resourceful, creative and organised with leadership qualities. Experience in managing learning and development teams preferred.

· Able to engage confidently with members of the Judiciary and legal community

· Experience with using learning management systems and other legal technology would be an advantage.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.