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Director – Prosecution, Corporate and Legislation Branch

12/10/2025

Oversee and lead prosecution assessments and prosecution of tax offences in the State Courts. Supervise the provision of legal advice on IRAS’ administrative and corporate functions and collaborate with tax policy teams on legislative drafting.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector. Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better. Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do. As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.

About the Role

[What the role is]

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to lead the IRAS Prosecution, Corporate & Legislation Branch, a key part of IRAS’ Law Division. The Branch is responsible for prosecuting tax offences in the State Courts, advising on IRAS’ corporate and administrative functions, and working with tax policy teams on legislative drafting.

As Director, you will be part of the IRAS Law Division’s management team and report directly to the Chief Legal Officer. You will lead a team of highly motivated legal officers in protecting the interests of Singapore and IRAS. This role requires sharp legal acumen, capable leadership, teamwork and a commitment to delivering fair, practical and legally sound solutions.

[What you will be working on]

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and lead prosecution assessments and prosecution of tax offences in the State Courts.
Supervise provision of legal advice on IRAS’ administrative and corporate functions.
Collaborate with tax policy teams and supervise the drafting of tax legislation.
Mentor and guide legal officers, fostering professional growth and excellence.

[What we are looking for]

Excellent law degree and admission to the Singapore Bar
Experience in prosecution or defence work, and in advisory work
Commitment to delivering excellence in the public service
Capable leadership and people management skills
Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams

Apply now to lead with purpose and impact in a role that safeguards Singapore’s fiscal integrity. We will notify only shortlisted candidates.

Key Skills

Legal AcumenLeadershipTeamworkProsecutionAdvisory WorkCollaborationMentoringTax LegislationPublic Service CommitmentPeople Management