As a member of the Legal Department, you will provide legal advice and creative solutions on a wide range of supervisory and regulatory issues covering banking, capital markets and insurance as well as on international agreements, financial and commercial matters. You will be challenged to anticipate and address new financial trends from the legal perspective.
Senior Legal Counsel (Contract)
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Fixed Terms
Closing on 03 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Division 1 advises on the legal aspects pertaining to the prudential and market conduct functions of MAS. It also assists in developing the legal framework for the regulation of new financial businesses and in meeting changing global financial standards. Legal support will cover banking, insurance, capital markets, payment services and financial technology.
Division 2 is responsible for the legal aspects of the central banking and developmental functions and international relations of MAS. This portfolio covers a variety of subjects on governance, reserve and risk management, procurement, currency, technology and developmental projects. The international aspects will extend to legal support in shaping international standards for financial institutions. You will also be engaged in issues relating to public international law and private law issues, including on free trade agreements and memoranda of understanding.
What we are looking for
Relevant experience or degree in Law and admitted to legal practice
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Applicants should be Singapore Citizens
You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. This is a contract position. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.
About your application process
This job is closing on 03 Sep 2025.
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 Monetary Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.