Job Description

Company Information

Firm Name

eLawyer Recruitment

Company Web URL

www.elawyer.com.my

Overview

Our client is a diversified and international conglomerate with a legacy that encompasses property development, general insurance and technology ventures.

Job Details

Job Title:

General Counsel

Position Level:

In House

Specialization:

Construction,Corporate / M&A / Commercial,Litigation,Property

Employment Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Working Experience:

10 - 15 Year(s)

Education Level:

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

05/09/2023

Responsibilities

1. Litigation/Arbitration Matters (Malaysia)
a. Advising and managing all existing and potential litigation/arbitration matters relating to the group of companies (including property-related disputes and employee disputes)
b. Providing/reporting legal updates to the stakeholders (where relevant)

2. Corporate Matters relating to Property Matters (Malaysia)
a. Drafting agreements/documents relating to transactions with potential partners, property agents, tenants, media agencies, consultants, etc (including joint ventures, memorandum of understanding, potential collaboration, etc)
b. Dealing with all legal and regulatory matters relating to the contractor, consultants, purchasers, tenants and partners
c. Advising on the provisions in the PAM Contract 2006, PAM Sub-Contract 2006 as well as all relevant documents with the main contractor, consultants, etc (i.e. the Architect, Quantity Surveyor)
d. Advising on laws and regulations relating to property, property development and property management as well as the Malaysia\xef\xbf\xbds Temporary Measures for Reducing The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019

3. Other Corporate Matters (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia)
a. Providing legal advice on corporate transactions involving the group of companies (i.e. internal restructuring, acquisitions and/or disposals, fund management, fundraising, etc)
b. Drafting or reviewing the relevant agreements/documents (i.e. loan agreement, subscription agreement, shareholders agreement, share sale agreement, etc)

4. Other Matters (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia)
a. Reviewing general agreements relating to the day-to-day operations of the group of companies (i.e. non-disclosure agreement, licence agreement, service agreement, partnership agreement, etc)

5. Specific Compliance Matters (Malaysia)
a. Facilitating the continued implementation of the anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy within the group of companies in Malaysia such as responding to queries or amendments by third parties (including those from the group of companies service providers, consultants, etc

Requirements

- Possess a minimum Bachelor\'s Degree and/or professional qualification in law, with 10-15 years of legal experience with a reputable law firm or otherwise as corporate counsel within Malaysia or globally.

- Have specific experience in litigation, property development and/or corporate matters, it will be an added advantage.

- Have excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.

- Have excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English. Proficient in other languages e.g. Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia are nice-to-haves.

- Are a team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an attention to detail.

- Have the ability to analyse situations and information with sound judgement.

- Are able to travel for work assignments within or outside of the region.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

Contact Info

Contact Person:

Eddie Law

Contact Tel:

012-6546825

Mobile:

012-6546825

Email:

eddie@elawyer.com.my

Address:

Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIA

Office Hour:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

0900 - 1730

eLawyer