Legal Counsel (Mandarin Speaker) | Old Klang Road Freelance

Career Horizons; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a legal professional to manage contracts, compliance, and governance across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background with excellent language proficiency in English, Malay, and Mandarin, alongside exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English, Malay, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Managing intellectual property portfolio and overseeing legal compliance.
• Advising on corporate, commercial, and cross-border transactions.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Job description

Company Overview
Our client is a leading real estate agency and advisory firm with a strong global presence, specializing in property sales, project marketing, and investment opportunities.

Responsibility

• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, company policies, and legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Shaping internal governance by creating and refining policies, memos, and regulatory reports.
• Managing our global intellectual property portfolio, safeguarding IQI’s trademarks and brand assets.
• Leading legal due diligence for international expansions, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
• Tracking regulatory changes and advising on updates to keep the business agile and compliant.
• Supporting diverse legal matters, including corporate, commercial, litigation, and cross-border transactions.
• Collaborating with external counsel and business partners to align legal strategy with operational goals.
• Advising business units across real estate, PropTech, hospitality, valuation, and design to ensure legal clarity and sector compliance.
• Contributing to special projects and ad-hoc legal initiatives with initiative and insight.

Requirements:

• A minimum qualification of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with commendable academic results from a reputable university and called to the Malaysian Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of Post-Qualified Experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.
• Prior experience in litigation and corporate matters is required
• Proficient in written and spoken English, Malay and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is essential for reviewing and analysing Chinese regulations and laws, as well as communicating with local stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess fact situations, identify legal issues, analyse, understand, and apply relevant statutes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and part of a team.
• Excel at solving complex, multi-faceted problems, demonstrating sound judgment in risk assessment and the ability to present informed solutions in a manner that balances business goals and people’s needs.