You will be part of the Housing and Development Board’s Property Legal (Leases) Department, one of two departments within its Legal Group handling the conveyance of HDB residential flats. You will assist, notably, in providing in-house legal advice and acting in conveyancing transactions to ensure all legal requirements are met and that the interests of parties are protected.
Housing and Development Board
Legal Counsel (Leases)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 24 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Your role and responsibilities as a Legal Counsel will include, but are not limited to:
• Handling conveyancing work including acting for the Board and flat owners in conveyancing transactions relating to the sale and purchase of HDB flats and other conveyancing transactions such as the Lease-Buyback-Scheme.
• Issuing leases and mortgages for HDB residential flats.
• Providing in-house legal advice in relation to HDB flats and other HDB properties, including accompanying policies.
• Advising on and reviewing terms and conditions of sale, drafting and vetting conveyancing documents.
• Working on digitalization initiatives to streamline and enhance conveyancing processes.
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams in a wide range of interesting and challenging projects.
What we are looking for
Key Competencies
• A good degree in Law.
• Admission as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant conveyancing experience preferred, with demonstrated expertise in property law.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High degree of integrity, credibility and independence.
• Highly motivated, dependable and resourceful.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player / contributor.
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills, and capable of anticipating problems and implementing pragmatic solutions in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Good written, oral and presentation skills.
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative legal team committed to professional excellence
• Structured opportunities for career growth and mentorship from senior practitioners
• Exposure to meaningful work that directly impacts Singapore's public housing sector
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting
About your application process
This job is closing on 24 Dec 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 Housing and Development Board or the wider Public Service.
About Housing and Development Board
We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home.
Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.
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