Junior Legal Counsel | Senai Full Time

Career HorizonsKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

30+ days ago

Job description

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 : / 002

Consultant : Christopher Chong Kian Phing

Registration No : -W)

EA Licence No : JTKSM 949A

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Legal Counsel • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia