6 Legal Knowledge jobs in Singapore

The Attorney-General's Chambers ("AGC") is committed to enhancing the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of Singapore's legal system. The AGC plays a pivotal role in Singapore's criminal justice system, and also serves as the "Government's law firm" by providing legal advice, representing the State in domestic and international disputes and drafting our laws. The AGC-Legal Service Academy ("Academy") serves as a learning and knowledge hub for all AGC and Legal Service Officers, supporting their intellectual, professional and personal development by building their skills and competencies as well as providing them with access to knowledge repositories containing important knowhow and precedent advice.

The AGC is looking for an officer with the passion, knowledge and experience to serve as the Academy's Head of Knowledge Management ("Head KM"). If you wish to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career with unrivalled opportunities for professional development, we invite you to apply to join the Singapore Legal Service as a Legal Service Officer and be appointed as Head KM in the Academy.

As Head KM, you will lead and manage the Academy's Knowledge Management ("KM") teams to drive and deliver benchmarked KM standards and best practices in order to facilitate a strong KM culture. You will review, propose and implement enhancements to KM systems and processes in order to curate and create knowledge assets with precedent value, establish KM and knowhow repositories and drive knowledge-sharing in AGC. You will also oversee the management of key KM IT infrastructure projects, drive the adoption of new KM technologies and innovations including the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation, deliver technologically advanced KM processes and set the tone for quality KM outcomes across AGC and the Legal Service.

Requirements

a. at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience in KM in a legal capacity across Government agencies or the legal industry sector.

b. at least 5 years of experience in leading and managing teams, and prior relevant experience in managing legal KM processes and systems.

c. Law degree from:

i. NUS or SMU; or

ii. a Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand or the USA and passed the DipSing or the Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations and be a "qualified person" as defined in the Legal Profession Act 1966/the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.

Eligible applicants are invited to submit, by 17 Sep 2025 , the Application Form (available at: ). Please contact the Legal Service Commission Secretariat at email: if you have any query.

LEGAL SERVICE OFFICER (HEAD OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT)
The Attorney-General’s Chambers (“AGC”) is committed to enhancing the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of Singapore’s legal system. The AGC plays a pivotal role in Singapore’s criminal justice system, and also serves as the “Government’s law firm” by providing legal advice, representing the State in domestic and international disputes and drafting our laws. The AGC-Legal Service Academy (“Academy”) serves as a learning and knowledge hub for all AGC and Legal Service Officers, supporting their intellectual, professional and personal development by building their skills and competencies as well as providing them with access to knowledge repositories containing important knowhow and precedent advice.
The AGC is looking for an officer with the passion, knowledge and experience to serve as the Academy’s Head of Knowledge Management (“Head KM”). If you wish to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career with unrivalled opportunities for professional development, we invite you to apply to join the Singapore Legal Service as a Legal Service Officer and be appointed as Head KM in the Academy.
As Head KM, you will lead and manage the Academy’s Knowledge Management (“KM”) teams to drive and deliver benchmarked KM standards and best practices in order to facilitate a strong KM culture. You will review, propose and implement enhancements to KM systems and processes in order to curate and create knowledge assets with precedent value, establish KM and knowhow repositories and drive knowledge-sharing in AGC. You will also oversee the management of key KM IT infrastructure projects, drive the adoption of new KM technologies and innovations including the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation, deliver technologically advanced KM processes and set the tone for quality KM outcomes across AGC and the Legal Service.
Requirements
a. at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience in KM in a legal capacity across Government agencies or the legal industry sector.
b. at least 5 years of experience in leading and managing teams, and prior relevant experience in managing legal KM processes and systems.
c. Law degree from:
i. NUS or SMU; or
ii. a Scheduled University in England, Australia, New Zealand or the USA and passed the DipSing or the Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations and be a “qualified person” as defined in the Legal Profession Act 1966/the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.
Eligible applicants are invited to submit, by
17 Sep 2025 , the Application Form (available at: ). Please contact the Legal Service Commission Secretariat at email: if you have any query.
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We are seeking a skilled professional to provide expert legal support in the area of cross-border payments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and amend contracts, agreements and other legal documents related to cross-border payment business.
• Conduct thorough research on laws and regulations in areas such as cross-border payment, fintech, data privacy, and anti-money laundering (AML).
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of various jurisdictions.
• Handle complex legal matters related to cross-border payments, including international contract disputes and intellectual property protection.
• Provide legal assistance to multiple departments within the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in law.
• Familiarity with the legal systems of Singapore and other jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in writing legal documents and conducting complex legal analysis.
• Strong interest in cross-border payment and the fintech industry.
• Able to work independently and handle complex legal issues.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong teamwork abilities.

As a seasoned legal professional, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by providing strategic legal guidance and support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's success.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of handling complex legal matters, contract negotiation, cross-border compliance, and working closely with internal teams to align legal risk management with business objectives.

• Internal Advisor: Provide timely and pragmatic legal support across all departments.
• Business Partner: Safeguard the company's legal position while enabling growth across contracts, intellectual property, labor law, and corporate governance.
• Strategic Contributor: Align legal considerations with business objectives to support decision-making and expansion.

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including vendor contracts, partnership frameworks, NDAs, employment agreements, and other commercial documentation.
• Review and interpret contracts in both English and Chinese, delivering accurate legal analysis and actionable advice to stakeholders.
• Provide legal and regulatory support on regional and cross-border transactions, including corporate structuring, financing, and collaborations.
• Support corporate initiatives such as fundraising, joint ventures, and M&A.
• Manage and coordinate engagement with external counsel on dispute resolution and multi-jurisdictional legal strategies.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; admission to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction preferred.
• At least 5 years PQE.
• Strong understanding of regional business operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese is required, with strong proficiency in verbal and written communication in Chinese, as a significant portion of correspondence with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and ability to draft and interpret legal documents in both languages.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance.

Job Title: In-House Legal Advisor - Commercial and Regulatory Expertise