Job Description

Company InformationFirm NameeLawyer RecruitmentCompany Web URLwww.elawyer.com.myOverviewOur client is a Malaysia-based real estate investment trust (REIT) established with the principal investment policy of investing, directly and indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing real estate used primarily for retail purposes. The focus of its investments is towards community-centric retail centres. They are looking for corporate commercial lawyers to be part of the legal team.Job DetailsJob Title:Legal Executive (Leasing & Litigation)Position Level:In HouseSpecialization:Corporate / M&A / CommercialEmployment Type:Full Time/PermanentLocation:Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIAWorking Experience:0 - 2 Year(s)Education Level:Professional QualificationExpiry Date:30/12/2024ResponsibilitiesContract- Draft, prepare, comment on, review, negotiate and finalise letters of offer, tenancy agreements, letters of renewal, letters of addendum, supplemental agreements, novation agreements, non-disclosure agreements and all other relevant documents, letters and correspondences.
- Draft, prepare, comment on, review, negotiate and finalise the letters of award for the appointment of the contractors, engineers, arhitects and etc.
- Draft, prepare, comment on, review, negotiate and finalise service agreements for the appointment of the vendors and the service providers.
- Assist with contractual queries from the operation teams, which include, without limitation, contract review, legal research, risk assessments, risk mitigation and preparation of legal advice and reports.
- Provide practical and efficient legal advices, comments and suggestions regarding contractual risk management.
- Take the initiative, collaborate and work with the operation teams to resolve problems and matters that have an impact on REIT\'s business operation by providing solutions that are both logically sound and legally appropriate.
- Develop and implement the contract management process, which includes, without limitation, the contract process, workflow, stakeholder guidelines and templates.Litigation
- Manage and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and enquiries from the operation teams.
- Monitor the progress of the litigation cases and manage and oversee all aspects thereof from inception through resolution.
- Manage the engagement of external lawyers, oversee the quality of their work and ensure effective delivery of legal support.
- Comment on, review and finalise the pleadings, cause papers, witness statements, written submissions and etc.
- Liaise with and manage the witnesses for the trials.
- Update the records, progress, details and information of all the litigation cases.Miscellaneous
- Attend to, manage and follow up the legal due diligence request list and legal due diligence questionnaires.
- Attend to, manage and follow up on the fulfilment of the conditions precedent and conditions subsequent in the acquisition and financing documents.
- Assist in all the matters arising out of or in connection with the acquisitions and financings.General
- Report directly to the Assistant Legal Manager.
- Undertake ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Head of Department and/or the management of REIT Manager.Requirements- Minimum of a second-class upper division in a Bachelor of Laws degree. Candidates with a second-class lower division from the University of London International Programme may be considered.
- Admission to the UK and/or Malaysian Bar is advantageous but not required.
- Fresh graduates who do not intend to practice are encouraged to apply. A first-class honours degree and outstanding academic results are advantageous.
- Minimum of 0-1 year working experience as an in-house legal counsel, primarily handling commercial contracts.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate restructuring, private equity, venture capital or financial services (not banking) are advantageous. Experience in litigation or conveyancing may not be considered.This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.Contact InfoContact Person:Vivian LaiContact Tel:012-2179771Mobile:012-2179771Email:vivian.lai@peoplelake.asiaAddress:Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIAOffice Hour:Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri0830 - 0530

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