Property Legal Officer

Dominic and Sons Realty & Development Corporation

The Legal Officer oversees all legal affairs of the organization, both internal and external legal concerns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft Contract, Correspondence, and other Legal Documents

• Prepare and review legal documents including but not limited to Deed of Sale, Quitclaims, Contact to Sell, Memorandum of Agreement, and other contracts;
• Draft letters to various government offices in relation to the business or legal concern of the company;
• Ensure that the key issues and needs of the company are addressed;
• Review proposed contract to ensure that the interests of the company is well-protected and sufficiently covered;

Represent the Company

• Attend meetings with various government offices and to advocate on behalf of the company to said government agencies and other organizations;
• Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate;
• Liaise with other legal services;

Legal Research

• Conduct legal research and applicable laws and jurisprudence on various issues;
• Prepare legal opinion and/or memorandum on matters that need to be addressed by the company;
• Provide legal advice and brief team on legal issues, potential liabilities and possible courses of actions;

Property Management

• Perform and monitor compliance and timely submission of legal documents;
• Review progress of litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers;
• Guide management through litigation processes;
• Perform negotiation and dispute settlement;
• Appear before the courts and other quasi-judicial bodies to represent the company;
• Provide administrative and project support involving legal matters;
• Perform other related functions as may be deemed necessary;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law Degree or with at least 2-3rd year law student
• Preferably with at least 1-year paralegal working experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail

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