Junior Legal Counsel

Ame Development; Kulai; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ame Development is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to provide legal support primarily in the property development sector. This role includes tasks such as drafting contracts, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of relevant languages, legal research skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Law, alongside two years of post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in law firm or in-house department.
• Knowledge of Malaysian law.
• Ability to articulate legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate transactions.
• Draft and review contracts like sale and purchase agreements.
• Manage property-related disputes and legal documentation.

Skills

Written and oral English

Written and oral Bahasa Malaysia

Legal research

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

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What You’ll Do:

Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice and opinions to various departments on a wide range of legal matters, particularly those related to real estate and property development.

Draft, review, negotiate and finalise various contracts and legal documentations such as sale and purchase agreement, tenancy agreement and non-disclosure agreement.

Conduct comprehensive legal research and keep abreast with the development or updates in the relevant laws, regulations and industry practices.

Prepare, proofread and format various legal documents, including letters, forms, notices, memorandum and instruments.

Ensure that the company comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

Prepare and manage legal documentation for land transactions and other property-related applications and filings.

Manage and resolve property-related disputes and issues.

Liaise and coordinate with external lawyers and advisers on legal disputes, property transactions and other legal matters.

Contribute to identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with property transaction and development.

Provide legal support to various departments, ensuring legal aspects are considered throughout the property development and contract lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For:

Good command of written and oral English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to speak in Mandarin is an advantage.

Knowledge of Malaysian law and able to articulate legal concepts clearly and concisely.

Good legal research, analytical, problem-solving, drafting and negotiation skills.

2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally gained in law firm with a conveyancing, real estate, or corporate/commercial practice, or in an in-house legal department within the relevant industry.

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent.

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What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have in the real estate industry? Which of the following languages are you fluent in?