Cambodia: Senior Legal Manager/Director

Reporting to: Legal Director

Salary: $5,000-$6,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Location: Phnom Penh

Responsibilities

Responsible for legal matters related to the company's primary land development projects (e.g., urban renewal, government land acquisition, infrastructure development), ensuring full legal compliance.

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 8 years of legal experience in large real estate developers or international enterprises; 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.