Legal Counsel / Junior Legal Counsel

AME Elite Consortium Berhad 腾宇集团; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company is seeking a Legal Counsel / Junior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice, draft contracts, and manage property-related legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Law, at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, and strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Join us in Johor and be part of our journey!

Qualifications

• Good command of written and oral English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Malaysian law and clear articulation of legal concepts.
• 2 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant legal field.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate and property development.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on laws and regulations.
• Manage legal documentation for property transactions.
• Coordinate with external lawyers on legal matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Legal Counsel / Junior Legal Counsel !

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.

Working Location : No. 2, Jalan I-Park SAC 1/1, Taman Perindustrian I-Park SAC, 81400 Senai, Johor.

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