Executive, Legal and Compliance

TH Properties Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Kuala Lumpur, TH Properties Sdn Bhd is seeking an Executive, Legal to provide day-to-day legal support across property development, construction and facilities management. The role protects legal and commercial interests through contract review, transaction support, research and precise documentation.

You will handle conveyancing matters, project contracts, disputes and risk analysis while coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised institution and completion of the applicable professional qualification requirements.
• Admission and enrolment as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, commonly referred to as being called to the Malaysian Bar.
• Practical conveyancing experience, including sale and purchase agreements, loan or financing documentation and dealings with relevant authorities.
• Preferably 2 to 4 years of post-qualification or relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience supporting property development, real estate, construction, facilities management or related businesses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and coordinate sale and purchase agreements, tenancy and lease agreements, licences, letters of offer and other property-related documentation.
• Support project sales, sub-sale transactions, acquisitions, disposals, land dealings, financing documentation, discharge of charge and perfection of transfer and charge, where applicable.
• Conduct or coordinate land searches, company searches, title reviews, encumbrance checks and other legal due diligence.
• Liaise with purchasers, vendors, developers, financiers, external solicitors, land offices, stamp offices, the Inland Revenue Board and other relevant parties to progress transactions.
• Monitor conditions precedent, consent requirements, completion dates, payment milestones, undertakings, stamping, registration and delivery of transaction documents.
• Maintain accurate conveyancing checklists, status reports, document registers, contract records, legal registers and follow-up records.
• Review construction contracts, consultancy agreements, letters of award, work orders, variation documents, settlement arrangements, bonds, guarantees, warranties and related project documentation.
• Identify and summarise key contractual provisions covering scope, payment, variation, extension of time, liquidated damages, defects, indemnities, insurance, termination and dispute resolution.
• Work with project, procurement and commercial teams to clarify contract requirements and ensure agreed amendments and approvals are properly documented.
• Support contractual notices, claims, extensions of time, defects, payment disputes and project close-out matters.
• Review and draft confidentiality agreements, service agreements, supply agreements, appointment letters, memoranda of understanding and other operational contracts.
• Provide initial legal research and practical advice on assigned matters, prepare legal summaries, issue notes, chronologies, comparison tables and recommendations, and escalate material risks and approval requirements promptly.
• Assist with construction, property, debt recovery and other disputes by compiling documents, preparing chronologies and coordinating factual instructions.
• Liaise with external solicitors, monitor deadlines, maintain matter status, review fee quotations and progress updates, and support approved settlement arrangements.
• Monitor expiry dates, renewal dates, limitation periods, contractual notice periods and other critical deadlines.
• Support the development and review of legal templates, checklists, standard clauses, procedures and guidance notes.
• Assist with legal awareness sessions, respond to routine enquiries from business units and perform other legal duties reasonably assigned by the supervising lawyer.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Attention to detail

Deadline tracking

Bilingual English/Bahasa Malaysia

MS Office

Education

LL.B (Bachelor of Laws)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Executive, Legal provides day-to-day legal support for the organisation’s property development, construction and facilities management divisions. The role helps protect legal and commercial interests through timely contract review, transaction support, legal research, accurate documentation and effective coordination with internal stakeholders, external solicitors and relevant authorities.

The position supports property and conveyancing matters, construction projects, commercial contracts, disputes and legal administration while maintaining reliable transaction records, identifying material risks early and helping business teams complete matters with the required approvals and protections.

Key responsibilities

Review, draft and coordinate sale and purchase agreements, tenancy and lease agreements, licences, letters of offer and other property-related documentation.

Support project sales, sub-sale transactions, acquisitions, disposals, land dealings, financing documentation, discharge of charge and perfection of transfer and charge, where applicable.

Conduct or coordinate land searches, company searches, title reviews, encumbrance checks and other legal due diligence.

Liaise with purchasers, vendors, developers, financiers, external solicitors, land offices, stamp offices, the Inland Revenue Board and other relevant parties to progress transactions.

Monitor conditions precedent, consent requirements, completion dates, payment milestones, undertakings, stamping, registration and delivery of transaction documents.

Maintain accurate conveyancing checklists, status reports, document registers, contract records, legal registers and follow-up records.

Review construction contracts, consultancy agreements, letters of award, work orders, variation documents, settlement arrangements, bonds, guarantees, warranties and related project documentation.

Identify and summarise key contractual provisions covering scope, payment, variation, extension of time, liquidated damages, defects, indemnities, insurance, termination and dispute resolution.

Work with project, procurement and commercial teams to clarify contract requirements and ensure agreed amendments and approvals are properly documented.

Support contractual notices, claims, extensions of time, defects, payment disputes and project close-out matters.

Review and draft confidentiality agreements, service agreements, supply agreements, appointment letters, memoranda of understanding and other operational contracts.

Provide initial legal research and practical advice on assigned matters, prepare legal summaries, issue notes, chronologies, comparison tables and recommendations, and escalate material risks and approval requirements promptly.

Assist with construction, property, debt recovery and other disputes by compiling documents, preparing chronologies and coordinating factual instructions.

Liaise with external solicitors, monitor deadlines, maintain matter status, review fee quotations and progress updates, and support approved settlement arrangements.

Monitor expiry dates, renewal dates, limitation periods, contractual notice periods and other critical deadlines.

Support the development and review of legal templates, checklists, standard clauses, procedures and guidance notes.

Assist with legal awareness sessions, respond to routine enquiries from business units and perform other legal duties reasonably assigned by the supervising lawyer.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised institution and completion of the applicable professional qualification requirements.

Admission and enrolment as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, commonly referred to as being called to the Malaysian Bar.

Practical conveyancing experience, including sale and purchase agreements, loan or financing documentation and dealings with relevant authorities.

Preferably 2 to 4 years of post-qualification or relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.

Experience supporting property development, real estate, construction, facilities management or related businesses is preferred.

Exposure to developer projects, sub-sale transactions, land matters, financing documentation and construction contracts will be an advantage.

Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Working knowledge of Malaysian conveyancing processes, land documentation, stamping and registration practices.

Ability to review contracts, identify material legal and commercial risks, and draft clear amendments or comments.

Strong legal research, document management, file management, attention to detail and deadline-tracking skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with contract management or legal matter management systems is an advantage.

Integrity, confidentiality, sound legal judgement, commercial awareness, accuracy, ownership, clear communication and the ability to manage competing priorities.

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TH Properties is an integrated property, project development and asset and facility management group. Leveraging on proven technical and commercial experience and expertise, the Group focuses on four areas of business, namely property development, construction, project management and facilites management.

Wholly owned by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) pilgrim's Fund Board), the Group was created following the consolidation of TH's property development and construction arms.

The Group's signature property development is the 5,119 acre Bandar Enstek located in close proximity to the KL International Airport. With over 1,784 homes build and delivered, Bandar Enstek is now a thriving community. Local and international organisations and companies have chosen to set up their facilities at Bandar Enstek.

The Group has also completed building and infrastructure projects in excess of RM1 billion in value. More recently, the Group has expanded into the asset and facilities management sector and within the space of two years, is managing approximately 4 million sq. ft. of office space.

TH Properties is an integrated property, project development and asset and facility management group. Leveraging on proven technical and commercial experience and expertise, the Group focuses on four areas of business, namely property development, construction, project management and facilites management.

Wholly owned by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) pilgrim's Fund Board), the Group was created following the consolidation of TH's property development and construction arms.

The Group's signature property development is the 5,119 acre Bandar Enstek located in close proximity to the KL International Airport. With over 1,784 homes build and delivered, Bandar Enstek is now a thriving community. Local and international organisations and companies have chosen to set up their facilities at Bandar Enstek.

The Group has also completed building and infrastructure projects in excess of RM1 billion in value. More recently, the Group has expanded into the asset and facilities management sector and within the space of two years, is managing approximately 4 million sq. ft. of office space.