The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) enforces and administers Singapore’s competition, consumer protection and legal metrology laws. Amongst other things, CCS conducts investigations and takes enforcement action in appropriate cases, whilst providing effective advice to the Government and public authorities on national needs and policies in competition, consumer protection and legal metrology matters.
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
Intern (Legal & Enforcement)
Internship
What the role is
What you will be working on
CCS’s Legal & Enforcement Divisions provide CCS with the legal and enforcement expertise necessary for CCS to perform the functions and discharge the duties under the Competition Act. Legal officers are actively involved in conducting investigations, advising other government agencies on competition matters and analysing the merits of notifications for guidance or decision, and merger filings. In addition, Legal officers also undertake critical review of the Competition Act, subsidiary legislation and CCS’s guidelines and perform in-house legal advisory work required in the execution of CCS’s functions and represent CCS in all court and appeal proceedings.
What we are looking for
During your internship, you will be given the opportunity to observe and participate in the work undertaken by the Legal & Enforcement Divisions under professional guidance. Besides contributing to legal and industry research, you may also participate in reviews of the relevant legislation and guidelines; and where appropriate, you may be involved in case investigations and policy projects.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore or the wider Public Service.
About Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) administers and enforces the Competition Act 2004 and the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003, to guard against anti-competitive activities and unfair trade practices. Additionally, CCS ensures that businesses observe fair trade measurement practices by administering the Weights and Measures Act 1975, and ensures the supply of safe consumer goods by enforcing and implementing the Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act 1975 and its associated Regulations.
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