Legal Advisor in the Commercial Contracts and Business Licensing

Position Code: P00247
Job Term: Full Time

Number of Hiring: 1Pax

Industry: Law Firm

Job Location: Phnom Penh

Salary: Competitive Package and Negotiate

Closing Date: Open

JOBS DESCRIPTION:

• Assist supervisors/lawyers in drafting legal advice and opinions, fee proposal on matters related to commercial contracts and business licensing. 
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, preparing application forms for approval, license, permit, registration of the business, products or services and preparing legal advice on the same.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in due diligence exercise and drafting due diligence report covering matters on material commercial contracts and business licensing of the target company.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in drafting, reviewing and translating any assigned legal documents from Khmer to English and vice versa.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in meeting with the client, negotiation with any parties or officials.
• Assist supervisors/lawyers in coordinating various legal related projects with clients and team members.
• Keep informed and up-to-date of laws, regulations, economic and legal news.
• Assist supervisor/lawyer in providing legal training to employee of the firm or to the client.
• Draft/update templates and working tools assigned by supervisor/lawyers.
• Record time spent properly, both billable hours and non-billable hours per the firm’s policies.
• Coaching to legal assistants and assist supervisor/lawyers in firm development activities.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• LLM or equivalent in related field.
• Fluent in Khmer and English. Good knowledge in other languages such as French, Chinese or Japanese is an asset.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the legal and business environment.
• Prior experience in drafting, reviewing contracts, dealing with applications for licensing as well as with officials is preferred.
• Experience in public speaking and training.
• Good time management and work priority.
• Possess the following qualities:

-          I-can attitude, take initiative, be creative and proactive

-          Be able to work effectively under pressure and with tight deadlines

-          Excellent drafting, analytical and critical thinking, argument and

         reasoning, attention to detail, minute- taking skills

-          Willing to personally take on responsibilities and challenges

-          Ability to work individually and as a part of a team

-          Excellent in Khmer/English typing and computer literacy

Key internal & external relationships: Supervising Partner, Supervising Manager, authorities and ministries

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit your updated CV via Email address below or call us for more information. 
(Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview)

Contact Person: Mr. Sam At SEM (Simon)

Tel: +855 99 718 979

Email: peoplesolution@unityconsult.asia

Address: 2nd floor, #2A, Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh.