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Job summary
A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide comprehensive legal support primarily in real estate and property development. The role involves drafting agreements, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong legal knowledge, with at least 2 years PQE, and excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant legal fields.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice focused on real estate and property development.
- Draft and review contracts including sale and purchase agreements.
- Handle property-related disputes and liaise with external legal counsel.
Skills
Education
Job Responsibilities
- Provide timely, practical, and business-oriented legal advice and opinions to various departments, with a primary focus on real estate and property development matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of contracts and legal documents, including sale and purchase agreements, tenancy agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Conduct thorough legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Prepare, proofread, and structure various legal documents such as letters, forms, notices, memoranda, and legal instruments.
- Ensure the company’s full compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and manage legal documentation for land transactions and other property-related applications and filings.
- Handle and resolve property-related disputes and legal issues effectively.
- Liaise and coordinate with external legal counsel and advisers on disputes, property transactions, and other legal matters.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with property transactions and development projects.
- Provide legal support to cross-functional teams, ensuring all legal considerations are integrated throughout the property development and contract lifecycle.
Job Requirements
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian law, with the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively.
- Solid legal research, analytical, problem-solving, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably gained in a law firm specialising in conveyancing, real estate, or corporate/commercial practice, or within an in-house legal department in a related industry.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
To Apply
If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to submit your resume (in MS Word format). Due to overwhelming responses, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
Job Ref: 20250716/002
Consultant: Christopher Chong Kian Phing
Registration No: 201901037350 (1346680-W)
EA Licence No: JTKSM 949A
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