Manager, Dispute Resolution

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Dispute Resolution team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves managing various disputes, providing strategic litigation advice, and supporting contract management. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in litigation focused on property and construction disputes, alongside strong drafting and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of solid experience in litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.
• Familiarity with key legislation including CIPAA and the Arbitration Act.
• Experience in drafting or reviewing data centre-related contracts is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head of Dispute Resolution in providing strategic litigation advice.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of disputes, including construction claims.
• Handling litigation files involving disputes with contractors and consultants.

Skills

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in law (LLB (Hons.) or equivalent)

Called to the Malaysian Bar

Job description

We are a leading real estate company looking for an experienced and committed Manager to join our Dispute Resolution team. You will be part of a growing team of managers and will work closely with, and report directly to, the Head of Dispute Resolution in handling litigation and dispute matters for the Group.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting the Head of Dispute Resolution in providing strategic litigation advice to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of disputes, including construction claims, purchaser claims (landed and stratified properties), and matters involving Joint Management Bodies/Management Corporations.
• Handling litigation files involving disputes with contractors and consultants and defect cases arising from poor workmanship or professional negligence.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide variety of commercial and construction-related contracts, particularly PWD, PAM and CIDB standard forms as well as consultancy agreements, supply/ procurement contracts, concessions, cost-sharing arrangements and data centre-related contracts.
• Supporting the Head to ensure disputes and contracts are managed effectively, strategically, and in line with company objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in law (LLB (Hons.) or its equivalent), CLP (or its equivalent); called to the Malaysian Bar.
• 8–10 years of solid experience in litigation, arbitration and adjudication, with a strong focus on property and construction disputes.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills across the spectrum of construction related contracts from standard forms (PWD, PAM, CIDB) to consultancy, procurement and project development/cost-sharing agreements.
• Familiarity with key legislation including CIPAA, the Arbitration Act, the Rules of Court, the National Land Code, the Housing Development Act, and the Strata Management Act.
• Experience in drafting or reviewing data centre-related contracts will be a distinct advantage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of the Head of Dispute Resolution, alongside peers.

If you are looking to contribute your expertise as part of a high-performing team, and thrive in a supportive role to leadership while collaborating with peers, we would like to hear from you.