Assistant Manager Legal

KIP REIT Management Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate investment trust in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced legal counsel to manage contracts, compliance, and litigation. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Laws and possess 4-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate law. Key responsibilities include drafting agreements, managing legal disputes, and overseeing compliance policies. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Admission to the UK and/or Malaysian Bar is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Substantial in-house legal experience with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize contracts for the retail property portfolio.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes and oversee litigation cases.
• Identify compliance risks and conduct training on compliance topics.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Fluent in English

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree

Preference for first-class honours

Job description

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Our Legal, Compliance & Sustainability Team

The in-house legal team at REIT Manager oversees all legal, compliance, and sustainability functions for the Fund. The team has achieved significant recognition for their work:

• Securing KIP REIT’s inclusion in the constituent of FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index in June 2025
• Winning the Gold Award for Governance, Reporting and Transparency at The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards 2024 in July 2025
• Winning the Small In-house Legal Team of the Year 2025 (Asia) at the In-House Community Legal Team of the Year Awards 2025 in January 2026

Job Description

Contract

• Draft, prepare, comment on, review, negotiate and finalise the offer letters and tenancy agreements for KIP REIT’s retail property portfolio.
• Draft, prepare, comment on, review, negotiate and finalise the letters of award for the appointment of the contractors, engineers, architects and etc.
• Draft, prepare, comment on, review, negotiate and finalise service agreements for the appointment of the vendors, suppliers and the service providers.
• Assist with contractual queries from the Leasing and/or Operation teams, which include, without limitation, contract review, legal research, risk assessments, risk mitigation and preparation of legal advice and reports.
• Provide practical and efficient legal advices, comments and suggestions regarding contractual risk management.
• Develop and implement the contract management process, which includes, without limitation, the contract process, workflow, stakeholder guidelines and templates.
• Attend the monthly management meeting.

Litigation

• Manage and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and enquiries from the Leasing and/or Operation teams.
• Monitor the progress of the litigation cases and manage and oversee all aspects thereof from inception through resolution.
• Manage the engagement of external lawyers, oversee the quality of their work and ensure effective delivery of legal support.
• Comment on, review and finalise the pleadings (including but not limited to writs, statements of claim, statement of defence and etc.), affidavits, notice of application, witness statements, written submissions and etc.
• Liaise with and manage the witnesses for the trials.
• Update the records, progress, details and information of all the litigation cases.

Compliance

• Draft, prepare, comment, review and finalise the compliance policies.
• Identify and analyse compliance risks and carry out measures to monitor and mitigate risks.
• Develop and continuously review KIP REIT’s regulatory and compliance process, standards and controls to ensure they remain up-to-date and meet current statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Design, conduct and deliver trainings on compliance topics.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior counsel, including reviewing the work product, providing guidance on legal and compliance matters, and ensuring quality standards are maintained across all deliverables.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments and special projects relating to legal, compliance and regulatory matters as may be directed by the Head of Department and Senior Management.

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Minimum of a second-class upper division in a Bachelor of Laws degree. Candidates with a second-class lower division from the University of London International Programme may be considered.
• A first-class honours degree with outstanding academic results are advantageous.
• Admission to the UK and/or Malaysian Bar is preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates with substantial experience from a corporate practice background (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, venture capital, private equity, project and energy, or capital markets) will be given preference.
• Non-admitted candidates must possess substantial in-house legal experience with a proven track record in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous, diligent and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English with the ability to draft legal documents and day-to-day correspondences clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid time management and organisation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Possesses good working logic without requiring explicit instructions for routine matters.
• Proficiency in basic legal procedures and common-sense approach.
• Competency in interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude.

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