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About The Role

The ARH Arts Law Centre—a collaboration between Pro Bono SG and the National Arts Council (NAC)—exists to help artists navigate contracts, IP, and disputes with confidence. As the professional face of this first-of-its-kind pilot (running 2026–2028), you are the person Singapore's creative practitioners will turn to when the law feels daunting.You will translate legal complexities into practical guidance, run legal clinics, design educational resources, and lead a specialist network of volunteer lawyers to support the arts ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities

Provide legal consultations and practical guidance to arts practitioners on contracts, intellectual property, licensing, freelance engagements, and employment matters.
Design and deliver accessible legal literacy talks, workshops, plain-language guides, and template contracts tailored to the arts community.
Build, recruit, and mentor a panel of volunteer lawyers with expertise relevant to the creative industries to support clinics and accept referrals.
Serve as the Centre's legal representative, maintaining strong partnerships with NAC, arts companies, and creative collectives.
Monitor recurring legal trends affecting freelancers and arts organizations, conducting research to support advocacy and sector capability building.
Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator to refine the Centre's operational procedures, service protocols, and practice guidelines.

Profile

What You Bring To The Table

Admission as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with exposure to commercial, IP, employment, contract, media, or entertainment law.
A demonstrated commitment to pro bono work and a genuine interest in the working realities of creative practitioners.
A gift for translating complex legal concepts into practical, accessible guidance for non-legal audiences.
Innovative, adaptable, and comfortable designing legal solutions in a dynamic, evolving programme environment.

Pro Bono SG

Pro Bono SG bridges access to justice gaps by empowering the least, the last, and the lost in law through legal awareness, guidance and representation.

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Nonprofit organization
Between 15 and 50 persons

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Pro Bono SG

Pro Bono SG bridges access to justice gaps by empowering the least, the last, and the lost in law through legal awareness, guidance and representation.

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 15 and 50 persons

Pro Bono SG did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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