What the role is:You provide sound and timely legal advice to MINDEF/SAF departments on a wide spectrum of legal issues, in the areas of civil law, international law, operations law, and military law.What you will be working on:You also handle military prosecutions in the military courts, the review and drafting of contracts and legislation matters. In addition, you may be asked to conduct lectures and trainings for MINDEF/SAF personnel, provide support for SAF exercises and deployments, and perform such other duties and activities as may be assigned.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification in Law, and preferably have completed your training contract or have at least 2 years' work experience. Possession of strong legal analysis and reasoning skills, good writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team are essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About MINDEF:The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF's mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
