Junior Legal Counsel

RSH Consulting; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Kulai is seeking an experienced legal advisor to provide advice on real estate matters, draft contracts, and manage property disputes. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Knowledge of Malaysian law is essential.

Qualifications

• Good command of written and oral English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Knowledge of Malaysian law and ability to articulate legal concepts clearly.
• 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate and property development matters.
• Draft and review contracts and legal documentation.
• Manage and resolve property-related disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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 documentation 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 complies 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.

Requirements

• 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.