Legal Executive

Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive state-owned firm in Selangor is seeking a Legal Executive to support its legal and compliance functions focused on property law. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in law and have 5-6 years of relevant experience, including corporate and conveyancing roles. Responsibilities include managing legal documents, providing corporate advisory, and ensuring legal compliance. This full-time position requires excellent legal research and communication skills along with a meticulous and proactive approach to legal challenges.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of work experience with some in litigation.
• Familiarity with property development and corporate law.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate and conveyancing legal matters.
• Draft and review various legal documents.
• Provide legal support on property and project development.
• Assist in litigation-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Corporate advisory

Property law

Litigation management

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and driven Legal Executive to join our team at Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad. This is a full-time position based in Shah Alam, Selangor. As our Legal Executive, you will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's legal and compliance functions, with a focus on property law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and manage corporate and conveyancing legal matters for the company
• Draft, review, and advise on a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to:
• Sale and Purchase Agreements
• Financing and security documents
• Commercial contracts and corporate documentation
• Provide legal support and advice on matters related to:
• Property development and land matters
• Project development
• Venture capital and investment structures
• Debt recovery and claims management
• Handle or assist in litigation-related matters, including preparation of documents and coordination with external solicitors (where applicable)
• Provide corporate legal advisory advice and support to management and internal stakeholders on a wide range of property-related matters, including lease agreements, property acquisitions, and real estate transactions
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and contracts
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support decision-making processes
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies; collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Assisting in the development and implementation of legal strategies and best practices

What we're looking for

• A bachelor's degree in Law or a related field
• 5-6 years work experience (some experience in litigation would be an advantage)
• Academic- local / foreign university (minimum first class/ 2nd upper)
• Familiarity with property development industry (land matters/ development/ venture capital/ debt recovery)
• Experienced in corporate and conveyancing legal work (litigation/ drafting/ corporate advisory etc)
• High work turnover rate, meticulous, detail oriented, minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of property law, including lease agreements, property acquisitions, and real estate transactions
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks