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• Draft or finalize legal advice and opinion to clients on matters related to real estate and construction.

• Assist senior associates/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.

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 & 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, organisational 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