Legal Counsel - Property

Responsibilities:

• Advise senior leadership on legal compliance of corporate and business affairs
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure legal conformity across the business in maintaining internal and external integrity of organizational reputation
• Review terms and conditions of agreements, contracts and tender documents related primarily to property development including acquisition of land, construction and first-hand sales
• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and procedures to mitigate legal exposure across business lines
• Drafting of agreements and legal documents
• Support negotiation of contracts and agreements with clients and business partners
• Attend meetings with business partners or senior leadership and provide legal advice
• Manage legal risks of business initiatives and advise senior leadership on legal matters arising from ongoing business
• Manage and handle litigation of the Group
• Keep senior leadership informed of relevant legal, statutory and regulatory developments concerning employer’s businesses
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by the senior leadership

Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer with post-qualified experience 10 years or above from a reputable law firm. In-house or corporate experience desirable; exposure to property development, construction or related sectors is highly preferred; previous M&A experience would be a plus
• In-depth knowledge of contract, property and construction laws
• Practical experience in dealing with all contract related to property development including land purchase, development plan, sales & purchase especially familiar with first hand property sales regulations and tenancy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Competent in drafting and reviewing high-value legal documentations under time pressure
• Uncompromising business ethics and integrity
• Ability to develop close partnerships with all business units while being impartial and professional

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