Legal Manager - Malaysia

Location: Malaysia
Industry: Managerial & Supervisory

Iskandar Waterfront Development Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Kota Selat Tebrau Sdn. Bhd.) is a fast-growing and dynamic organization in property development. Our company is within Iskandar Malaysia (IM), a national project driven by the Federal Government and Johor State Government located at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia. Our vision is to be an innovative Developer of a unique waterfront lifestyle in the Iskandar region and beyond. Due to our expansion, we are seeking professional individuals to be part of our team in the following position: LEGAL MANAGER - Job Responsibilities: Handle the legal department and ensure compliance to statutory requirements. Advise management on legal issues, request for appropriate responses and recommend actions to be taken. Work with other departments to resolve legal / compliance matters with related issues. Analyze contracts, identify issues, draft, review contracts and other legal related matters based on company policies. Liaise and coordinate with external lawyers and solicitors as and when necessary, on litigation matters of the company. Project legal risk analysis and management. Handle legal aspects of the business like contracts, agreements, litigation, customer correspondence and interactions with various authorities. Play a leading role in drafting, negotiating and finalizing contracts. Update changes and new rules and laws applicable to the company. Inquire into any non-compliance to the laws, guidelines, internal policies and procedures in the company. Job Requirements: Possess a Degree in Law (minimum). At least 5 years experience in either a law firm or legal department (preferably in the property development / construction industry). Familiar with prevailing laws, regulations and guidelines related to property development construction and land matters. Well-versed in drafting agreements, including property development contracts, joint venture agreements and joint development agreements. Able to handle general corporate assignments, mergers and acquisitions. Strong understanding of legal issues concerning company or corporate matters. Strong communication and analytical skills, good command of written and spoken English, solid advocacy skills and diplomacy. Possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality. Interested candidates may kindly submit their applications to: The Senior Manager - Human Resources Department Iskandar Waterfront Development Sdn. Bhd. (Formerly known as Kota Selat Tebrau Sdn. Bhd.) (749991-D). #G08, Block 8, Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Email: applications@iskandarwaterfront.com / Tel.: 00607-2333888 / Fax: 00607-2333890.

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