Job Description

What the role is

Be Transformational. Argue cases that make a difference.
Make your mark. Create an impact.
At IRAS, we partner you to deliver quality tax services and foster a competitive tax environment for our nation\'s social and economic growth.
As an Associate, you are a talented legal professional with an analytical mind and have sight on acquiring practical tax knowledge and specialising in tax law. At IRAS, we offer you the space to apply legal knowledge in tax matters and to help develop tax law in Singapore.
At IRAS Law Division, you are no longer thinking about just one client or just one case - you are responsible for the tax system in Singapore. Join the best legal tax team in Singapore and make a meaningful difference.

What you will be working on

As a Senior Associate, you will be expected to handle one or more of these areas of work:

Provide clear and effective legal advice on challenging issues involving individual and corporate income tax, stamp duties, GST, other taxes and corporate counsel issues necessary for IRAS\'s functions

Appear for and represent IRAS in civil tax litigation before the tax tribunals and the courts; provide clear and effective legal advice and directions on investigations and prosecutions and prosecute tax offences

Draft clear and effective legislative drafts to reflect policy intent.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and Director/Deputy Director of the Branch you are posted to.

Advisory & Litigation Branches 1 and 2 focus on rendering tax advice to IRAS divisions and representing IRAS in tax appeals before the tribunals and courts.

The Prosecution, Corporate & Legislation Branch focuses on prosecuting tax offences in the courts, corporate counsel work and drafting of tax legislation.

What we are looking for

Good law degree and called to the Singapore Bar - 3 - 5 years Post-Qualification Experience

Analytical, independent and self-motivated

Good writing skills

Ability to consider issues from a systemic perspective

Desire to serve in public service

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All successful candidates will be offered a 2 year contract in the first instance -

Additional Information

Career Level

Not Specified

Qualification

Not Specified

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

Our Mission:

• Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes
• Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation

IRAS serves as an agent of the Government in tax administration, advises the Government and represents Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation. As part of the dynamic team of competent and committed people at IRAS, you will play a key role in nation building, partner the community and our stakeholders, to foster a competitive tax environment that supports inclusive growth.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

T08GB0020K

Company Size

1001 - 2000 Employees

Industry

Government / Defence

Singapore Post