Cambodia: Legal Manager (Real Estate)
Reporting to: Legal Director
Salary: $6500 - $7500 per month
Location: Phnom Penh
Purpose Statement
The Legal Manager will provide legal oversight and expert guidance on all matters related to the companys primary land and real estate development projects in Cambodia. This role is critical in navigating the complexities of urban renewal government land acquisition and infrastructure development ensuring all activities are conducted in full compliance with Cambodian law.
Responsibilities
- Draft review and revise various legal documents including land acquisition agreements government cooperation agreements development joint venture contracts and investment agreements.
- Coordinate with external law firms to handle legal due diligence litigation arbitration and other legal matters.
- Assist in project negotiations provide legal support and risk control advice to safeguard company interests.
- Monitor relevant national laws and regulations (especially in project locations) concerning real estate land and investment and provide timely compliance solutions.
- Manage contract archiving and the contract lifecycle process to ensure lawful and compliant execution.
- Assist in building and improving the companys legal compliance system and promote the institutionalization and standardization of legal management.
- Participate in internal legal training to enhance legal awareness across relevant departments.
- Handle other legal support tasks assigned by company leadership.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelors degree or above in Law or a related field; possession of a legal practice certificate is preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of legal experience within the real estate industry (experience with primary land development or large infrastructure projects is a plus.)
- Familiar with legal regulations related to land use rights transfer PPP cooperation and government land bidding procedures.
- Strong skills in contract drafting negotiation and legal risk assessment.
- Proficient in English; capable of handling legal documents and international projects in English.
- Excellent logical thinking communication and teamwork skills.
- Detail-oriented highly responsible and able to work under high pressure.