Legal & Compliance Lead, Property & Construction (Kuching)

NAIM Holdings Berhad; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NAIM Holdings Berhad, based in Kuching, Sarawak, seeks Assistant Manager – Legal & Compliance to oversee the group’s legal operations, governance, and compliance across project sites and corporate activities.

The role focuses on property development, real estate transactions, construction contracts, and state land administration, ensuring adherence to Sarawak ordinances, federal laws, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or recognized equivalent is required.
• 4–7 years of relevant legal/compliance experience in property development, real estate, or construction.
• Hands-on experience with land transactions, master conveyancing, project development documentation, and developer licensing in Sarawak.
• Strong knowledge of Sarawak Land Code (Cap. 81), Strata regulations, and related housing and construction laws.
• Solid drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate land acquisition agreements, joint ventures, leases, and tenancy documents.
• Review standard SPAs, deeds of mutual covenant, facility agreements, and loan documentation.
• Provide legal advice on land administration under Sarawak Land Code (Cap. 81) including title issuance and strata management.
• Coordinate with external solicitors, land registries, and project consultants to track conveyancing timelines.
• Vet, draft, and negotiate construction/engineering contracts and procurement tenders; advise on variations and LAD.
• Manage litigation/arbitration and CIPAA matters with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with PDPA, MACC Section 17A, AMLA, and environmental safety requirements; conduct internal checks.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Conveyancing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

LL.B or recognized equivalent

Job description

NAIM Holdings Berhad, based in Kuching, Sarawak, seeks Assistant Manager – Legal & Compliance to oversee the group’s legal operations, governance, and compliance across project sites and corporate activities.

The role focuses on property development, real estate transactions, construction contracts, and state land administration, ensuring adherence to Sarawak ordinances, federal laws, and internal policies.