Senior Legal Specialist

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


What the role is: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 a Senior Legal Specialist, 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 Senior Legal Specialist, your primary role will be to represent IRAS in tax appeals before the tax tribunals and the courts and provide clear and effective legal advice on income tax, GST, stamp duties, property tax and other taxes. There will be rotation opportunities to the tax prosecution and tax legislation functions.You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and 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.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:- Excellent law degree and called to the Singapore Bar- At least 5 years Post-Qualification Experience- Experience in litigation is necessary- Excellent writing and communication skills- Analytical, independent and self-motivated- Ability to consider issues from a systemic perspective- Desire to serve in public serviceWe regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore:Our Mission: \xe2\x80\xa2 Act as an agent of the Government and provide service in administering, assessing, collecting and enforcing payment of taxes \xe2\x80\xa2 Advise the Government and represent Singapore internationally on matters relating to taxation

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1452291
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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