Job Description

About The Client:

Our client is an established property and real estate company committed to delivering quality developments and long-term value. As they continue to expand their portfolio, they are looking for a dedicated Legal Counsel to manage legal matters, safeguard company interests, and support our property transactions and corporate operations.

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing all legal and conveyancing matters related to property transactions, developments, and corporate operations. This role will act as the company's legal representative, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and providing strategic legal advice to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conveyancing & Property Transactions

• Oversee and manage end-to-end conveyancing processes for property acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPA), tenancy agreements, joint venture agreements, and other property-related contracts.
  
• Liaise with external solicitors, banks, government authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction completion.
• Conduct legal due diligence on land titles, property developments, and related documentation.

2. Corporate Legal Advisory

• Provide practical legal advice to management and internal stakeholders on real estate, corporate, and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across business operations and projects.
• Develop and maintain internal legal policies, procedures, and contract templates.

3. Legal Representation & Risk Management

• Act as the company's legal representative in negotiations, disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters, working closely with external legal counsel where required.
• Support dispute resolution and settlement negotiations.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the property and real estate industry.

4. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with departments such as Development, Finance, Sales, and Operations to provide legal support for projects and transactions.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
• 2–4 years of working experience in conveyancing/property law or in-house legal within property/real estate industry.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian land laws, strata regulations, and housing developer compliance.
• Experience liaising with Land Offices, local authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Experience managing litigation and external legal counsel is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced property development environment.

Remuneration:

MYR 5,000 - MYR 6,000

Working Location:

Petaling Jaya

Consultant In-charge:

Jason | jason.wong@hunters-in.com | 012 688 8045

Nicole | nicole.lim@hunters-in.com| 017 552 6499

Remark:
Due to high volume of applications, only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.