Manager, Dispute Resolution

Sime Darby Property; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Selangor is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Dispute Resolution team. You will manage litigation and disputes, assist in providing strategic litigation advice, and draft various contracts. The ideal candidate has a law degree, 8–10 years of experience in litigation, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Dispute Resolution and contribute to a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of solid experience in litigation, arbitration and adjudication with a focus on property and construction disputes.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills across construction-related contracts.
• Familiarity with key legislation including CIPAA and the Arbitration Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Dispute Resolution in providing strategic litigation advice.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of disputes, including construction claims.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial and construction-related contracts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Called to the Malaysian Bar

Job description

2mo ago , from Sime Darby Property Berhad

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.