Legal Counsel [Probates & Wills]

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad Malaysia seeks an experienced legal professional to join its client, a prominent property developer in Malaysia, to oversee probate and estate administration, land and property development advisory, and trust compliance.

The role involves managing panel lawyers and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with probate legislation and tax implications, and supporting corporate governance within a high-performing real estate environment.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) with proven expertise in civil litigation, probates, wills and corporate compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Advise the business on probate and estate administration matters including Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Manage transmission of property titles to beneficiaries or administrators.
• Draft and finalize estate-related documents such as Deeds of Family Arrangement and Powers of Attorney.
• Provide advisory support on land acquisition, title regularization, and disputes related to development projects and conveyancing.

Conocimientos

PQE 5+ years

Educación

Bachelor Degree

Descripción del empleo

about the company

Our client is a prominent, forward-thinking property developer in Malaysia known for creating high-quality residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

about the job

• 1. Probate & Estate Administration
  • Advise the business on complex legal matters relating to Wills, Grants of Probate, Letters of Administration, and Small Estate Distribution orders.
  • Manage and facilitate the transmission of property titles from deceased owners/buyers to lawful beneficiaries or administrators.
  • Draft, review, and finalize estate-related legal documents, including Deeds of Family Arrangement, Powers of Attorney, Indemnities, and Settlement Agreements.
• 2. Land & Property Development Legal Advisory
  • Conduct due diligence on land acquisition targets involving deceased joint-owners, unadministered estates, or complex ownership structures.
  • Identify legal risks associated with unprobated properties and devise practical, legally sound strategies to regularize land titles for development.
  • Assist sales and conveyancing teams in resolving disputes or delayed completions arising from the death of a purchaser or property owner.
• 3. Estate Management & Trust Compliance
  • Oversee legal strategies regarding corporate or family estate holdings, trust assets, and land holdings under the company's portfolio.
  • Ensure compliance with national land codes, probate legislation, trust laws, and relevant tax implications (e.g., stamp duty exemptions, real property gains tax).
  • Manage dispute resolution and potential litigation concerning contested wills, caveats, or conflicting claims over estate properties.
• 4. Stakeholder & Panel Lawyer Management
  • Manage relationships and oversee work assigned to panel law firms handling probate litigation or complex conveyance matters.
  • Act as the internal point of contact for external beneficiaries, executors, and family representatives during property transition processes.

about the requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE), with proven expertise in civil litigation,probates, wills and corporate compliance—ideally gained in-house with a property developer/builder or within a top-tier dispute resolution practice.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree