Senior Executive (Continuing Professional Development) (3 Year Contract)
Salary Range: $3900 to 4200 (base) with 13th month bonus and performance bonus
Description:
SILE oversees the mandatory Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) scheme for lawyers in Singapore, under which lawyers must obtain a certain number of CPD Points per year through undertaking eligible learning activities. Our team ensures lawyers meet their CPD requirements, manages the accreditation process for conferences, seminars and other events attended by lawyers, and supports the review, development, and implementation of policy governing the CPD scheme. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the legal profession in Singapore.
The role is well suited to professionals with experience in policy, adult learning and curriculum development.
Responsibilities:
Your main duties in the Continuing Professional Development (‘CPD’) department will include:
Managing communications with lawyers and legal professionals, including handling queries and feedback, promoting understanding and awareness of the CPD scheme and compliance with requirements, and spearheading engagement to elicit feedback and gather data
Overseeing the accreditation application process and liaising with course providers and legal professionals seeking accreditation of the activities they conduct
Assisting in the coordination and supervision of CPD for the profession, including identification of any gaps in coverage of key competencies and developing or co-developing courses or materials to fill the same, monitoring cost and availability of courses
Supporting the Director of CPD in various exercises, such as annual compliance audits, processing of applications for waivers of requirements, preparation of reports, and planning and implementation of new initiatives
Supporting the work of the committees responsible for the CPD scheme
Other ad hoc duties will be assigned, and you will also be expected to take on other functions within the Institute.
Requirements:
Excellent command of English
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to engage with stakeholders from different backgrounds
Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
Meticulous and detailed, with a strong work ethic
Proactive, independent and resourceful
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Experience in the legal profession or in policy, adult learning or curriculum development would be beneficial
Interested applicants, please send in your detailed resume, indicating your current and expected salary and date of availability. A sample of your written work (2-3 paragraphs on any topic of your choosing) would be helpful.
You will be required to attend at our offices to complete a written test.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Singapore Institute of Legal Education (“SILE”) is a statutory body established under the Legal Profession Act. Its role in maintaining and improving the standards of legal education in Singapore includes the running of the Singapore Bar Courses and Examinations and administration of requirements for the admission of advocates and solicitors to the Singapore Bar. For more information on the Institute, please visit
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