Job Description

What the role is:You will provide legal advice to BCA on regulatory and commercial issues, intellectual property issues and general areas of the law.What you will be working on: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; andworking on such other areas as General Counsel may allocate from time to time.What we are looking for:Tertiary qualification in law (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; andPrior experience in litigation matters is an advantage.Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please apply online.About Building and Construction Authority:The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people\'s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore\'s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

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