Job Description

The Legal Advisor will provide comprehensive legal support to the Property Sales & Marketing Department, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while safeguarding the company’s interests. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property-related agreements, advising on real estate transactions, and mitigating legal risks associated with property development, sales, and marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management & Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet sale & purchase agreements (SPA), tenancy agreements, marketing collaboration agreements, and other property-related contracts.
   
• Ensure all sales and marketing documentation complies with the Housing Development (Control & Licensing) Act, Strata Titles Act, Contracts Act, and other applicable laws/regulations.
   
• Negotiate terms with purchasers, agents, vendors, and marketing partners to protect the company’s interests.
   

1. Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

• Advise management and the sales team on regulatory requirements for advertising, promotions, and marketing campaigns under the Housing Development regulations and guidelines issued by relevant authorities.
   
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external legal counsel on licensing, approvals, and statutory compliance.
   
• Monitor changes in property and consumer protection laws affecting sales and marketing activities.
   

1. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

• Identify potential legal risks in property transactions, sales practices, and marketing campaigns, and propose mitigating measures.
   
• Handle purchaser complaints, disputes, and pre-litigation matters related to property sales and after-sales services.
   
• Support dispute resolution processes, arbitration, or litigation in coordination with external lawyers when required.
   

1. Strategic Support

• Provide legal input on new property launches, marketing initiatives, and business development projects.
   
• Assist in due diligence exercises for acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaborations with real estate agencies.
   
• Conduct legal training for sales and marketing staff on compliance and contractual matters.
   

Job Requirements

 Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; admission to the Malaysian Bar preferred.
   
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with exposure to property development, sales & marketing, or real estate law.
   
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian property law, housing development regulations, contract law, and consumer protection laws.
   
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
   
• High level of integrity, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
   
• Ability to work independently and provide timely legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills