DFDL is a leading ASEAN with offices (or collaborating firms) in Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Singapore.
As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:
- Aviation
- Banking, Finance and Technology
- Corporate and Commercial
- Compliance and Investigations
- Dispute Resolution
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
- Real Estate and Construction
- Employment and Labor
- Taxation
Position:
We are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant (Phnom Penh) to be based out of the Firm’s headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Reports to:
Adviser, Senior Adviser, Co-Head of Practice Group
Key external relationships:
Current and potential clients and government officials
Key internal relationships:
Managers, advisers and other support staff
Salary range:
Competitive based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
Position type:
Full Time - regular
Applicants eligible:
Local residents
Location:
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Job Description:
- Undertake legal research tasks and assist in preparing simple legal memos in English;
- Assist the real estate practice group such as preparing real estate and construction related agreements and documents,;
- Undertake registration works with various ministries and government departments, such as company incorporation, specific licensing applications, land registration, and land security registration;
- Assist real estate practice group on land due diligence, and legal due diligence exercise, such as preparing land title search application/report, contract summary, and conducting review of real estate, construction, factory, and environment related documents;
- Provide other technical support to Advisers/Senior Advisers in the Business, Unit(s)/Practice Groups(s) to which you are assigned;
- Liaise with government officers at various ministries and government departments as required;
- Handle company and secured filing transactions searches and land title/construction searches;
- Review draft documents prepared by other staff to correct formatting;
- Prepare client correspondences in English;
- Draft fee proposals and keep accurate time records;
- Type documents and prepare presentations in Khmer and English;
- Translate legal and regulatory documents from Khmer to English and vice versa;
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of monthly legal update and Knowledge Management resources;
- Undertake general administrative duties, as requested;
- Other tasks not specifically listed in this document may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required: (“Selection Criteria”)
- Holds a Bachelor of Law degree.
- Speaks and write Khmer, English (Mandarin/French is a plus).
- Has at least 1 to 2 years of professional work experience preferably with a law firm.
- Has a good understanding of real estate/land law of Cambodia.
- Has experience in legal research.
- Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, be self-motivated, and pay close attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills. Has the ability to cope with competing demands and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to make decisions independently.
- Demonstrate excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and internet research).
- Reliable and punctual.
- Exhibits integrity, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality.
Desired skills & experience:
- Experience in working with people of varied cultural backgrounds.
- Is friendly and approachable, with good people skills.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.
All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially, being reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and Human Resources team.
Please note that this position is open until filled.
