KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigation & Dispute Management
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all litigation and dispute matters, including disputes involving contractors, consultants, purchasers, vendors, joint venture partners, regulatory bodies, and authorities
- .Act as the primary liaison with external solicitors and legal advisors, ensuring cost-effective engagement, high-quality legal representation, and alignment with Group litigation strategies
- .Formulate and execute effective dispute resolution strategies, including court proceedings, arbitration, adjudication, tribunals, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms
- .Represent the Company at court hearings, trials, tribunals, and adjudication proceedings where appropriate
- .Oversee the assessment and management of claims, providing clear recommendations to senior management on risk exposure, settlement options, and litigation strategy. Risk Management & Advisor
- yProvide proactive legal advice on potential litigation risks arising from contracts, projects, joint ventures, sales operations, and business activities
- .Review, draft, and advise on contractual terms and risk-mitigation clauses in agreements with contractors, consultants, suppliers, purchasers, and business partners
- .Establish and maintain systems and reporting mechanisms to track litigation trends, recurring risk areas, exposure levels, and case performance
- .Ensure compliance with applicable laws, property development regulations, guidelines, and statutory requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Management, Contracts, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Customer Care, and Operations teams to identify, manage, and resolve disputes at early stages
- Advise on legal issues related to the management of housing projects, including disputes involving purchasers, residents associations, Joint Management Bodies (JMBs), and Management Corporations (MCs)
- Liaise with government authorities, regulators, industry bodies, and external stakeholders as required.
Leadership & Governance
- Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior management, providing regular updates on litigation status, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the in-house litigation and legal team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
- Promote collaboration, efficiency, accuracy, and strong governance within the legal function
- Perform any additional duties or assignments as directed by Management from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Professional Degree in Law. A Master's Degree in Law or related qualification is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in litigation, dispute resolution, or corporate legal affairs, preferably within the property development, construction, or real estate industry.
- At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role, with proven experience handling complex, high-value disputes.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong knowledge of civil, commercial, and property law, including court and tribunal procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to strategically manage litigation portfolios and external legal counsel.
- Excellent analytical, advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience mentoring and developing legal professionals.
- Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and able to balance legal risk with business priorities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
