Head of Legal & Compliance Department (Real Estate)

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1. Strategic Compliance & Risk Frameworks (15%)

Formulate annual operational strategies, departmental budgets, performance metrics, and reporting channels in sync with enterprise scale.
Establish legal risk exposure matrixes, compliance protocols, internal control checklists, and early warning escalation procedures.
Advise top leadership on optimizing governance models, authority limits, task segregation, and critical control points.

2. Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring (20%)

Direct the full legal lifecycle of M&A transactions: transaction structuring, data room creation, NDA oversight, legal due diligence (red flag reporting), transaction document execution, regulatory approvals, and post-merger integration.
Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of LOIs, MOUs, term sheets, Share/Asset Purchase Agreements (SPA/APA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), and merger documents.
Formulate conditions precedent (CPs), representations & warranties, indemnities, price adjustment clauses, termination rights, and risk mitigation strategies; oversee closing binders and sign-off checklists.
Evaluate regulatory requirements spanning investment, corporate law, antitrust/economic concentration, foreign exchange, and capital markets in coordination with Finance & Investment teams.

3. Corporate Legal Operations & High-Value Transactions (20%)

Evaluate legal stances on land acquisition, urban planning, real estate business, construction, corporate finance, guarantees, labor, and IP.
Verify legal capacity, execution authority, approval workflows, enforceability, and protective covenants in major contracts.
Track legislative updates to issue prompt regulatory alerts and update standard operational guidelines, contract templates, and licensing procedures.

4. Internal Audit & Compliance Management (15%)

Develop risk maps, schedule annual compliance audits, and execute periodic or surprise inspections targeting high-risk operations.
Monitor organizational adherence to internal charters, board resolutions, delegation matrices, and conflict-of-interest policies.
Analyze audit findings, assign risk ratings, drive corrective action plans, and track issues through resolution or formal risk acceptance.
Report severe infractions, data concealment, or high-level risk metrics immediately to top executives.

5. Executive Advisory & Dispute Resolution (10%)

Deliver strategic counsel to the CEO/BOD regarding legal exposure, risk appetite, and contingency mechanisms; escalate objections when necessary.
Manage commercial disputes, regulatory inspections, and litigation strategy; oversee evidence gathering, negotiation terms, and tribunal representation.
Represent the organization before regulatory authorities, key partners, and dispute resolution bodies under valid authorization.

6. Team Leadership & External Counsel Oversight (10%)

Supervise, evaluate, and mentor departmental staff while maintaining strict service level agreements (SLAs), version control, and confidentiality standards.
Implement peer-review mechanisms to uphold professional independence and prevent conflicts of interest.
Select, manage, and evaluate external law firms and legal experts to optimize costs, scope, and deliverable quality.

7. Group Legal Governance & Reporting (10%)

Maintain oversight of subsidiary corporate records, legal representatives, intra-group transactions, and statutory licensing obligations.
Coordinate legal support for member companies through formal service agreements, group management charters, or designated authorizations.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual executive reports on legal risks, litigation progress, and internal audit remediations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
Advocate Practicing Certificate, Master of Laws (LL.M.), or professional certifications in Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Audit are highly advantageous.
Minimum 8 years of corporate legal or law firm experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or head of department capacity.
Proven background in real estate development, investment, construction, or parent-subsidiary enterprise models.
Mandatory M&A Expertise: Direct hands-on experience leading legal due diligence, deal structuring, contract negotiation, and deal closing for one or more M&A, project transfer, or corporate restructuring deals.
Deep expertise in corporate, land, investment, real estate business, construction, antitrust, labor, and contract law.
Strong commercial acumen and contract drafting skills; capability to synthesize complex legal issues into concise executive briefs.
Systematic thinking with a risk-based auditing mindset and structured problem-solving approach.
Proficiency in written English for legal drafting, contract review, and statutory documentation; English negotiation capability is a distinct plus.
Tech-savvy with Microsoft 365, document management tools, virtual data rooms (VDR), and digital workflow systems.
High level of integrity, professional courage, objectivity, and confidentiality. Strong pressure tolerance and ability to balance compliance standards with business goals.

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