Legal Counsel

LIENDAK; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified legal practitioner to assist in providing comprehensive legal advice on property development and construction law. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing legal disputes. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and strong communication skills, with proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and legal strategies, ensuring the company's operations align with legal standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in legal practice or in-house legal department.
• Strong drafting, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property development and construction law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements.
• Support compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Assist in providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on property development, construction law, real estate transactions, and general commercial matters.

Conduct legal research and monitor updates in laws and regulations affecting the company’s operations.

Support in identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

Contract Management

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements including construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC, PAM), land sale and purchase agreements, leases, consultancy agreements, and NDAs.

Help maintain and update the company’s contract templates and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Regulatory Compliance

Support compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Strata Titles Act, National Land Code, and environmental regulations.

Liaise with relevant authorities and consultants under the supervision of senior legal counsel.

Assist in managing legal disputes related to land, construction, or regulatory issues.

Coordinate with external counsel for litigation and arbitration matters and help prepare required documentation.

Participate in due diligence exercises and risk assessments for property acquisitions and joint ventures.

Assist in implementing legal risk mitigation plans in collaboration with other departments.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a legal point of contact for internal departments, consultants, contractors, and buyers.

Help prepare training materials and conduct internal briefings on legal and compliance matters.

General Legal Support

Support company secretarial work and compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Assist in the protection and management of the company’s intellectual property.

Perform other legal-related tasks as assigned by the Legal Counsel or Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; must be a qualified legal practitioner.

Minimum of 3–5 years of working experience in legal practice or in-house legal department, preferably in the property or construction industry.

Strong legal drafting, research, and communication skills.

Proficient in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Highly organized, independent, and able to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.