Junior Legal Counsel | Senai Full Time

Career Horizons; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is searching for a legal advisor with a focus on property transactions and real estate development. The role involves providing legal support across departments, drafting critical legal documents, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian law. Candidates should possess a legal degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, with excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian law and property regulations.
• Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate and property development matters.
• Draft and review contracts like sale and purchase agreements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical, and business-oriented legal advice and opinions to various departments, with a primary focus on real estate and property development matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of contracts and legal documents, including sale and purchase agreements, tenancy agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Prepare, proofread, and structure various legal documents such as letters, forms, notices, memoranda, and legal instruments.
• Ensure the company’s full compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage legal documentation for land transactions and other property-related applications and filings.
• Handle and resolve property-related disputes and legal issues effectively.
• Liaise and coordinate with external legal counsel and advisers on disputes, property transactions, and other legal matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with property transactions and development projects.
• Provide legal support to cross-functional teams, ensuring all legal considerations are integrated throughout the property development and contract lifecycle.

Job Requirements

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian law, with the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Solid legal research, analytical, problem-solving, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably gained in a law firm specialising in conveyancing, real estate, or corporate/commercial practice, or within an in-house legal department in a related industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification.

To Apply

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to submit your resume (in MS Word format). Due to overwhelming responses, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Job Ref: 20250716/002

Consultant: Christopher Chong Kian Phing

Registration No: 201901037350 (1346680-W)
EA Licence No: JTKSM 949A