Assistant Manager - Legal

• Attend to all preparatory work in relation to purchase of land from signing to post vacant possession of land eg:-
• To draft all legal documents, conduct legal searches, Bursa announcements, prescribed land and property related forms
• Compliance of law and terms of SPA by all relevant departments.
• Attend to all preparatory work to enable project launch eg:-
• Draft all legal documents & matters related to sale and purchase agreement ("SPA"), deed of mutual covenants, side- letters, Sales Form, Option to Purchase and Briefing Notes for Sales and Marketing Dept (collectively "Launch Documents")
• Prepare drafts of notices of breach and termination of SPA for non-payment by end-purchasers
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with end-financiers of loan, if any.
• Review, draft and advice Sales Admin on post-launch matters - sub-sale, refinancing, direct transfer, auction matters.
• Attend to all preparatory work to enable handover of project eg:-
• Draft all legal documents relating to HOVP such as Residents Handbook, HOVP kits, signages, legal forms and documents used in relation to HOVP.
• Attend to all preparatory work to:
• Set up homeowners' association, or (HOA), joint management body (JMB) or management corporation (MC) or its equivalent.
• Transfer management of project from developer to homeowners within time prescribed by law/regulations.
• Provide legal advice and draft legal documents to address complaints raised by homeowners/JMB/MC.
  
• Attend to draft and review all business contracts in relation to SDB group of companies eg:- appointment of estate agent, consultants, service contractors etc for the various business units in the SDB Group of companies whenever required.
• Draft and recommend updates on standard operating procedures (SOP) of legal department to keep abreast of law/in best interest of company.
• Liaise and meet with relevant authorities, consultants, external solicitors and stakeholders on any legal issues relating to property development and property management and to troubleshoot issues.
• Attend to all ad hoc legal matters relating to the business of the SDB group of companies
• Keep abreast of property related laws in Malaysia and Singapore and highlight impact of such changes on the business of the company to departments.
• Prepare training materials and arrange for/conduct in-house training to support various business units within the company whenever required.
• PDPA Malaysia & Singapore - carry out audit checks and take steps to fix non-compliance.
• Represent the Company in litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Oversees, Monitor, manage and co-ordinate with external solicitors on legal matters, company's litigation cases and claims from inception to trial as well as daily case management, mediate escalated matters as appropriate from the Company's perspective to ensure that the Company's interest is protected at all times.
• Evaluates and analyses legal cases and issues impacting the company by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant working experience in legal practice or in-house corporate counsel in a major property development corporation with experience in conveyancing/real estate matters and drafting skills
• Bachelor's degree in Law, LLB or its equivalent from a recognised university or institution, Certificate of Legal Practice or its equivalent
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with attention to details.
• Strategic and critical thinker with excellent planning, management and organizational skills to multitask different matters simultaneously.
• Takes initiative to provide practical solutions or recommendations to complex legal issues where legal precedents may not exist.
• Able to priorities and work within a short and limited timeline on urgent matters.
• Action oriented, self-motivated and highly driven.
• An excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to foster stakeholder relationships and work independently as well as with teams across the business.
• Has a high level of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality. 

Interested candidates please email your application with your latest resume to [email protected] .

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