Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager – Legal & Compliance supports the group’s legal operations, statutory governance, and compliance frameworks with a dedicated focus on property development, real estate transactions, construction contracts, and land matters. This role manages day-to-day legal documentation, regulatory approvals, project-related compliance, and risk mitigation to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure strict adherence to housing development laws, industry regulations, and corporate policies.
Job Accountabilities
Property Development & Real Estate Transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements relating to land acquisition, joint ventures, disposal of property assets, leases, and tenancies.
- Review and manage standard sale and purchase agreements (SPA), deeds of mutual covenant, facility agreements, and loan documentation.
- Provide legal advice on land administration matters, including conversion, subdivision, amalgamation, title issuance, and strata management.
- Coordinate with external solicitors, panel law firms, and project consultants to track loan drawdown, title perfection, and conveyance timelines.
Construction & Operational Contracts
- Vet, draft, and negotiate construction and engineering contracts (such as PAM, CIDB, or bespoke contracts), consultancy agreements, and procurement tenders.
- Advise project management and contract teams on contractor claims, variations, liquidated ascertained damages (LAD), defects liability, and dispute settlement.
- Manage litigation, arbitration, CIPAA proceedings, and legal notices alongside external legal counsel.
Regulatory Compliance & Industry Governance
- Ensure strict adherence to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act / relevant state housing development ordinances, Strata Titles Act, Strata Management Act, and local town planning guidelines.
- Monitor licensing requirements, developer advertising permits, and statutory submissions to housing and local municipal authorities.
- Oversee enterprise-wide adherence to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), anti-bribery and corruption frameworks (MACC Section 17A), and environmental safety regulations.
- Conduct periodic internal compliance checks across project sites and sales galleries, establishing corrective actions for identified regulatory risks.
Minimum Essential Qualifications & Technical Competences
- Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or recognized equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
- Admission to the Bar (Advocate & Solicitor) is an added advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications in corporate compliance or governance are advantageous.
- Work Experience:
- 4 to 7 years of relevant legal and compliance experience, with substantial exposure gained directly within the property development, real estate, or construction industries (in-house or via a conveyancing/real estate practice in a law firm).
- Hands-on experience handling land transactions, master conveyancing, project development documentation, and developer licensing.
- Technical Knowledge & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of land law, property development legislation (e.g., Housing Development legislation, Strata Management Act, National Land Code / State Land Code), and construction contracts.
- Thorough understanding of conveyance procedures, bridging finance documentation, and title perfection processes.
- Solid grounding in corporate compliance frameworks, including Section 17A MACC (Corporate Liability), PDPA, and Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) requirements in property transactions.
- Competencies & Behavioral Attributes:
- Strong commercial acumen with practical judgment to navigate project deadlines and regulatory hurdles without compromising legal integrity.
- High analytical rigor and precision in drafting complex joint venture and land acquisition terms.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to work effectively with authorities, land offices, project teams, and external solicitors.
- High level of ethics, discretion, and accountability in dealing with high-value transactions.
- Language Proficiency:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
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