HEAD, GROUP LEGAL

S P Setia Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Misc. allowance

Loans

Dental

Gym membership

Parking

Staff discount & incentives

Job summary

S P Setia Berhad, a leading Malaysian property developer, seeks a senior legal professional to provide advisory services to business units and management on land matters, development, acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures, leases and related agreements. You will lead complex, high-value transactions and manage cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives.

The role focuses on strategic planning, risk management, and aligning legal solutions with Setia Group’s

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience leading legal teams and managing complex, high-value transactions.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent legal drafting and advisory capabilities.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services to Business Units and Management across land matters, development, acquisitions, disposals, JVs and project agreements.
• Research legal solutions and implement innovative ideas for projects.
• Draft and amend legal documents; interpret statutes and guide decision-making to achieve transactions in line with strategic goals.
• Coordinate with external solicitors, consultants and internal teams to ensure timely completion of transactions and projects.
• Identify and resolve legal issues impacting transactions while safeguarding Setia Group's interests.
• Monitor developments in law and compliance; recommend process changes as needed.
• Support business units in operational functions and new business structures.

Skills

Legal leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Advisory capabilities

Problem solving

Risk management

Job description

This role will report to Chief Legal Officer and provide advisory services and support to Business Units and Management and their teams in planning and strategizing project development covering land matters, pre-development to post delivery to purchasers, negotiations on acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures, project management and other project development activities such as leases, tenancies and service agreements.

Research and sourcing legal solutions to overcome issues and / or implement new innovative ideas for projects of the Business Unit or Setia Group.

Review, drafting and / or amending legal documentation following identification of key legal and commercial issues, provide interpretation of relevant statutes, guidelines and rulings to facilitate decision making by Management and / or Business Unit to successfully conclude the transactions and project exercises in line with the strategic goals and objectives of Setia Group.

Liaising, coordinating and working closely with external solicitors, consultants, advisers, Business Units and Group Support Division to implement objectives / goals for timely completion of transactions and / or project exercises successfully including monitor these project related works, where necessary.

Identify and resolve legal issues that will affect or affects the transactions and projects, including provide solutions to manage adverse impact that may lead to litigation matters or involves Setia Group. Providing advice to safeguard the Business Units and Setia Group’s interests against suits.

Monitor developments in relevant law, regulations and interpretations and evaluate practices and processes with respect to compliance issues and recommend changes where required.

Support Business Units in carrying out operational functions and in developing new business structures to meet growing business need.

Any other duties as may be instructed from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with substantial exposure to property development, real estate, corporate transactions, and commercial law.
• Experience in leading legal teams and managing complex, high-value transactions.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent legal drafting and advisory capabilities.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives

Work location : Setia Alam

S P Setia has established a strong brand presence in Malaysia as well as overseas, a brand synonymous with quality, reliability and value creation. S P Setia is also at the forefront of branding in the property industry in Malaysia, being the pioneer in coining the renowned LiveLearnWorkPlay concept which is trademarked by the company as well as ECO philosophy in all S P Setia’s developments, making it a highly regarded brand in the industry. Our quality products as well as our sensitivity to our customers' needs and aspirations have also contributed to S P Setia's sterling reputation as a property developer.

A multiple award-winning public listed company, S P Setia ceaselessly strive to produce innovative and quality products not only for Malaysians, but International communities as well. Our well-received products range from Townships to Eco Homes, Luxury Homes, High Rise Residences, Retail & Commercial and Integrated Developments.

S P Setia has established a strong brand presence in Malaysia as well as overseas, a brand synonymous with quality, reliability and value creation. S P Setia is also at the forefront of branding in the property industry in Malaysia, being the pioneer in coining the renowned LiveLearnWorkPlay concept which is trademarked by the company as well as ECO philosophy in all S P Setia’s developments, making it a highly regarded brand in the industry. Our quality products as well as our sensitivity to our customers' needs and aspirations have also contributed to S P Setia's sterling reputation as a property developer.

A multiple award-winning public listed company, S P Setia ceaselessly strive to produce innovative and quality products not only for Malaysians, but International communities as well. Our well-received products range from Townships to Eco Homes, Luxury Homes, High Rise Residences, Retail & Commercial and Integrated Developments.

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Loans
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Staff Purchase Discount & Long Term Incentive Sche