Senior Real Estate & Compliance Counsel

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is sourcing for a senior legal counsel to provide timely opinions and risk assessments on commercial, land, and operational matters. You will draft and negotiate SPAs, leases, and NDAs while ensuring compliance for property acquisitions and regulatory filings.

The role requires 3–5 years PQE in conveyancing, real estate, or corporate law, with a focus on development projects and dispute resolution. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the position is on-site with a multinational client.

Qualifications

• PQE of 3–5 years in conveyancing, real estate or corporate work.
• Experience in law firms or in-house property development/construction helpful.
• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal opinions and risk assessments to operational departments on commercial, land, and general operational matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize SPAs, tenancy/lease agreements, NDAs, and corporate contracts.
• Oversee legal documentation and compliance for property acquisitions, land matters, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in Malaysian legislation to ensure compliance across real estate developments and corporate activities.
• Coordinate with external solicitors, regulatory bodies, advisers, and government agencies on property transactions and disputes.
• Identify legal risks in development projects and work toward efficient dispute resolutions.

Skills

Legal opinions

Risk management

Contract drafting

Real estate law

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is sourcing for a senior legal counsel to provide timely opinions and risk assessments on commercial, land, and operational matters. You will draft and negotiate SPAs, leases, and NDAs while ensuring compliance for property acquisitions and regulatory filings.

The role requires 3–5 years PQE in conveyancing, real estate, or corporate law, with a focus on development projects and dispute resolution. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the position is on-site with a multinational client.