Manager, Group Legal

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a versatile Legal Manager to oversee property disputes, retail leasing, and cross-border transactions. You will manage active dispute files, support the Head of Litigation, and ensure compliance across business units.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years PQE, a valid LLB, and bar admission in Malaysia, with excellent English and strong drafting and negotiation skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• PQE of 6–8 years in a reputable law firm or in-house corporate legal team.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university is mandatory.
• Bar admission as Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property-related disputes and housing tribunal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and retail leasing agreements.
• Provide legal advisory and enforcement actions including demand letters and notices.
• Support corporate legal matters for group entities and affiliates.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Timelines management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking a versatile and sharp Legal Manager to oversee property disputes, retail/commercial leasing, and cross-border commercial transactions. The successful candidate will manage active dispute files (including tribunals and property claims), support the Head of Litigation, and oversee the legal requirements of diversified private business units.

Key Responsibilities

Disputes & Litigation Management: Manage active property-related dispute files, housing tribunal matters, and statutory complaints. Work closely with the Head of Litigation to formulate dispute strategies, review pleadings, track case milestones, and manage external counsel. This includes personally attending and handling hearings for housing tribunals (e.g., Tribunal for Homebuyer Claims) and managing official complaints with relevant authorities.

Commercial & Retail Leasing: Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial and retail leasing documentation across various business units, including Principal Tenancy Agreements, Sub-Tenancies, Under-Tenancies, and Addendums.

Legal Advisory & Enforcement: Draft and issue formal legal correspondence, including Letters of Demand, default notices, and termination notices. Provide sound, commercially-grounded legal advice to internal business units.

Corporate Support: Handle miscellaneous corporate and commercial matters for group entities and affiliates.

Professional Requirements

Experience: Minimum 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm (handling litigation/dispute resolution) and/or an in-house corporate legal department (handling property/retail leasing.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university is mandatory.

Bar Admission: Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.

Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in spoken and written English.

Core Skills: Strong drafting, sharp negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to operate under tight timelines.

Working Style: High degree of independence, commercially minded, with the collaborative spirit needed to work across a lean, fast-paced team.