Legal Advisor in Real Estate Practice Group

Position Code: P00695
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:

• Draft or finalize legal advice and opinion to clients on matters related to real estate and construction. 
• Assist senior advisors/lawyers in drafting legal briefs/memoranda, contracts/agreements and other legal documents related to the practice group.
• Conduct or assist in supervising or coordinating due diligence exercises, including drafting/finalizing due diligence reports, on companies/owner, business, assets or projects.
• Conduct/supervise research of laws and regulations.
• Communicate with clients on matters assigned, in particular in providing direction and support.
• Liaise with relevant officials and/or authorities to resolve all issues related to the matters assigned.
• Draft/update templates and working tools to ensure that they can be used appropriately and effectively.
• Case management and closings.
• Prepare proposals to clients and assist in billing and invoicing in accordance with the firm’s policies and as assigned by supervisor.
• Record properly time spent, both billable hours and non-billable hours in accordance the firm’s policies.
• Participate in the activities of legal professional bodies and maintain good relations with regulators and regulatory bodies.
• Within the Firm, be a contact point (responsible person) in the areas of the practice group. 
• Assist in business development and other tasks as assigned by supervisor/lawyers from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Education
• Holds a bachelor degree in law or equivalent in related field
• Other academic qualifications in related field and/or English would be an added advantage
• Experience
• At least 3 years working experience in real estate and construction practice or similar field 
• Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of legal and business environment
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills and use of logic to address work-related issues and problems
• People management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Business development skills
• Good writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Team management skills
• Supervision, coaching and mentoring skills
• Key Requisites
• Good command of spoken and written English and Khmer. Good knowledge in other languages such as French, Chinese or Japanese is an asset  
• Proficiency in Microsoft office - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Outstanding time-management skills
• Possess professional finesse
• Good people skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Possess team player qualities
• Is curious and proactive
• Be open minded and deal calmly and effectively in taught deadline
• Willing to personally take on responsibilities and challenges  
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to multi task and prioritise multiple work demands
• Attention to detail is a must
• Fast learner and worker with a strong service mind and "can-do" attitude

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. Rathana LANG

Tel: +855 77 718 979

Email: jobs@unityconsult.asia

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