The PSPO oversees industry development efforts within the legal sector. Specifically, PSPO is responsible for: a) Developing the industry strategies to uplift the in-house counsel ecosystem in Singapore. This is in light of the growing strategic importance of in-house counsel in influencing regional business outcomes, and in shaping the outsourced legal work to Singapore-based law firms. b) Developing the Singapore playbook strategy to enable legal services sector to harness growth opportunities arising from new and emerging areas (e.g. regional mergers and acquisition, sustainability, blockchain / web 3.0)

Given the cross-cutting nature of PSPO’s work, you will be required to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including internal (government agencies, such as EDB, MinLaw, MOF, MAS, EnterpriseSG, ACRA, etc) and external (law firms, in-house counsel, trade associations, etc). At PSPO, you will be immersed in a fast-paced work environment, and are expected to be resourceful and independent in undertaking the following types of work: a) Industry engagement & strategy development. Develop the house view and/or industry strategy playbook for the specific growth area(s), which can be at the professional services sector-level or sub-sector level (e.g. legal). Depending on the growth area, your work may involve: consulting with various internal and external stakeholders to elicit feedback and suggestions, conducting gap and data analysis, and using that to inform government interventions that may be required to address the gaps. b) Securing mindshare through presentations. You may be required to present your research, analysis and recommendations at various governmental platforms to secure mindshare from senior management, and/or at external platforms where necessary. You may also be required to work with the relevant government agencies to translate such strategy into downstream initiatives and action. In addition, there will be opportunity to partner and co-develop industry-level solutions with industry and/or other government agency stakeholders to address transformation and capability development needs of the professional services sectors. c) Support for events and meetings attended by senior management / political office holders. You will have the opportunity to support specific events attended by senior management or POHs that are relevant to PSPO’s work.

*Key Competencies* • [Systems Thinking]: Connect issues with larger system and identify inter-dependencies across issues/ domains/ agencies • [Deep Critical Thinking]: Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective policy solutions • [Clear and Concise Writing]: Crystalise core issues via clear and concise writing *Work Experience/Personal Traits* • Some working experience in, or exposure to the professional services sector or held roles involving industry, strategy and policy development preferred but not mandatory. • Experienced candidates with 8-10 years’ working experience may be considered for supervisory roles. • Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills • Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of complex issues and put forth actionable solutions • Matured, self-starter and positive attitude. • Excellent work ethic and a team player • An understanding of the professional and financial services sectors would be an advantage We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. #LI-SW1

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.