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.