Overview:
DFDL is a leading international law firm specialized in emerging markets with regional legal, tax and investmentadvisory expertise developed throughout the South and Southeast Asia, and beyond.
With a team of over 150 local and foreign advisers in 9 countries (Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines) including the collaborating firms, we provide unique value propositions and innovative solutions to our clients, with a particular focus on:
- Banking and Finance
- Corporate
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
- Real Estate and Construction
Position:
We are looking to for a Consultant to be based out of the Firm’s headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Reports to:
Managing Director and Heads of Practice Group
Key external relationships:
Clients, Government Ministries, Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations
Key internal relationships:
Partners, Managing Director, Senior Managers and all staff of the Cambodia Office
Salary range:
Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
Position type:
Full Time Regular
Applicants eligible:
Local residents
Working Hour
Mon-Fri, 8am 12pm and 2pm 6pm
Location:
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Main duties of the role:
Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Practice Group, you are expected to undertake the following activities and tasks:
- Report to and take instructions from the Partners, Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director and Heads of practice group, and any supervising to legal consultant;
- Provide legal advice exclusively on behalf of the Firm and to clients of the Firm on a broad range of legal matters, including real estate transactions and regulatory filings;
- Draft and review of contracts, agreements and other legal instruments;
- Manage standard registration and industry-specific licensing matters and prepare market entry advices with limited oversight;
- Prepare advices, briefs and filings in relation to real estate matters;
- Assist with due diligence investigations and the preparation of due diligence reports, legal opinions and transaction documents, particularly matters related to real estate, governmental approvals and litigation;
- Represent clients at meetings with regulatory authorities;
- Draft and deliver fee proposals, keep accurate time records, review and revise invoices, and assist in the collection of outstanding invoices, if needed;
- Peer review the work of other advisers and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
- Supervise and provide leadership and coaching to more junior legal advisers and legal assistants;
- Present internally and externally on real estate related matters;
- Participate actively in the Firm’s business development efforts, including the internal legal update group, government relations, chambers of commerce, business clubs, and other relevant groups; and internal and external trainings on legal matters;
- Participate in and contribute to enhancing the Firm’s knowledge management including contributing to the Firm’s law library, Professional development and Firm administrative activities as requested; and
- Other tasks not specifically listed in this document may be assigned from time to time.
- Holds a Master Degree of Law or a Bachelor of Laws with at least three years relevant work experience;
- Has the ability to draft contracts, letters of advice and legal opinions in both English and Khmer to a high standard;
- An out-of-the-box thinker, highly adaptable to a dynamic environment;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to interact effectively and collaboratively both internally and externally;
- Has an enthusiastic attitude towards building a career as a Senior Legal Adviser/Project Manager;
- Demonstrates the ability to take the initiative and pay close attention to detail;
- Honesty, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality;
- Is self-motivated and committed to self-improvement; and
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite.
Essential skills amp; experience:
Requirements
Desirable:
- Prior experience working at a professional service company is an advantage;
- Prior experience working in a multicultural workplace is an advantage;