Kong Langcheng
Legal Counsel
Phnom Penh
Summary
Mrs. Langcheng Kong, born in Phnom Penh on September 9, 1995, holds a Bachelor of Laws and an MBA with a double major in Law and Entrepreneurship and Project Management. Her career spans over nine years in the public and private sector, marked by significant expertise in legal advisory and compliance. Initially gaining experience as an assistant to a judge at Kandal Municipal First Court and as a Legal Consult in a Chhun vinita law office, she transitioned to roles as a Legal Supervisor at BS Land & Home and TP Moral Group, handling diverse cases including criminal, civil, commercial, real estate, and commercial law, with a strong focus on legal contracts, agreements, and lawsuits. From May 2022, she served as Legal and Compliance Manager at HGB Group, demonstrating proficiency in optimizing workplace compliance and providing expert legal analysis and counseling. Currently, as a Senior Legal advisor at Sithisak Law Office, she represents the firm, offering comprehensive legal advice, litigation counsel, negotiating real estate and corporate registration contracts/agreements, joint venture agreement and managing license permits from MLUC, MOC, GDT, MME, etc while providing crucial updates on legal and business developments. Her experience underscores her strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills within the legal and compliance domains.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Advisor
Sitisak Law office
09.2024 - Current
- Drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating on immovable Property SPA, Long Term Lease Agreement, Hypothec Agreement etc.
- Applying for permits, licenses and other entitlement
- Coordinating with government officials in registration/ de-registration of Hypothec, long term lease agreement and registration of ownership transfer at MLUC/DLUC/MOC
- Preparing Legal Opinion / litigation counsel
- Advising on and assist in business set-up (including the set-up of a new brand company, branch or subsidiary…etc.), business change details, regulatory compliances, and general advice for various local and international companies
- Assisting in requesting for approval for the development of a special economic zone from Cambodian Special Economic Zone Board
- Advising and preparing documentation for real estate developers and investors
Legal and Compliance Manager
H G B Group Co.,LTD
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborate with Head of Department/Management to execute legal advice across Automotive, Real estate, Broker Insurance and FMCG industries.
- Support with legal advice on a broad range of operational and business matters spanning corporate, intellectual property, employment, privacy, competition, and consumer law and obtain necessary cooperate and registration company permit and business /trademark licenses.
- Manage risk, litigation and investigations that may arise from time to time.
- Give advice and review the progress of outstanding litigation to protect company's interest.
- Conducted thorough legal research to inform policy development and decision-making processes.
- Streamlined legal processes and procedures, enhancing department efficiency.
- Instruct external law firms and external counsel.
- Collaborate with external teams to ensure standardization and alignment on legal matters.
- Monitored contract/ letter /LOIs/ MOU /Agreement/ JV agreement performance, identifying and addressing legal breaches promptly.
- Advised on data protection and privacy matters, maintaining company reputation.
- Handle and resolve various legal matters related to customer/client cases.
- Oversee effective implementation of agreements/contracts by other parties.
- Conduct legal research and provide consultations to board director , top management/ HODs and relevant departments.
- Coordinate in solving litigation cases and disputes occurring within the company.
- Participates to attend the session/ training and take lead in negotiation with the authorities , business partner and liaise with external legal counsel.
- Develop and update the legal and regulatory compliance tool, policy and procedures and guideline within GDT, MOC, CDC, CCF, MLVT, IRC etc, to compliance with laws
- Collaborate with and support to work with the external regulators.
- Develop and update the compliance programs and checklist and issue report.
- Support the HOD/department in preparing communication letter, questionnaires and report as monthly/Quarterly/ annually) to meet with the deadline.
- Lead and implement of and develop the regulation of CCF, GDT and IRC.
- Processing new, restructure and renew license/ registration to the relevant authorities according to the need of the company's business.
- Prepare for new registration entities with MOC, GDT and relevant authorities.
- Conduct regulatory compliance training where necessary.
- Organize and prepare meeting agendas and Guideline, take minutes, handle correspondences, and draft emails.
- Assist with shareholder 's corporate, business, and investment activities, including record-keeping, liaison, coordination, and scheduling.
- Prepare and assist with drafting official letters and notices to relevant ministries, Government and Business partner.
Land Admin Supervisor
TP Moral Construction Development and Khun Sea development
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Check and coordinate daily entry-exit documents.
- Check on daily report of incoming and outgoing document.
- Review and prepare reports and documents related to the process of land purchase and sales.
- Monitor the payment phase in the land purchase contract.
- Prepare to send documents to relevant persons for thumbprint.
- Prepare and verify on documents of land transfer ownership with relevant ministry officials.
- Examine and initiate the rules of administration workflow and manage on documents in Land Department.
- Liaise with relevant officials and staff to monitor documents.
- Monitor the process of land transfer from start to finish.
- Verify and maintain the accurate of land sale / purchase data.
- Prepare and keep documents related to the transfer of land ownership and soft-title tenure in an orderly manner in accordance with the procedures.
- Check the preparation of the received documents based on the types of subjects and in the correct order for both hard and soft copies to make it easier to find in time.
Legal and Contract Supervisor
BS Home and land Co., Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process, and technical controls.
- Performed supplier risk evaluations and supported regulatory inspections.
- Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Encouraged departmental employees to present a positive, exemplary image to customers.
- Used strategies to promote exceptional customer service and create a positive environment for employees and clients.
- Draft an agreement that minimizes risks and maximizes legal rights.
- Manage on providing service after the contract.
- Supporting all departments on legal matters including contract and agreement drafting and review, corporate legal matters, and relationships with authorities.
- Drafting internal regulation in accordance with labor law, official letters, follow-up and supervision of court cases, and lawsuit filing.
- Liaise with relevant government authorities in the representation of the company on any legal matters.
- Provide legal advice, a legal consultant. Legal update, legal research, legal consequence, legal risk, legal perspective to the company.
Legal Consult
Chhun Vinita law office
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Provide expert legal advice to clients on complex legal matters ( Real Estate/Construction law, Court case, Cooperate and registration and Banking), interpreting laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Conduct thorough legal research and prepare detailed legal memoranda and opinions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements ( SPA, JV, MOU), pleadings, and transactional documents.
- Ensure all legal documents are accurate, comprehensive, and compliant with applicable laws.
- Develop and maintain standardized legal document templates for Client.
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and litigation proceedings.
- Develop and execute effective legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and addressing their concerns.
- Manage complex cases, from initial client contact, through discovery, and to final resolution.
- Maintain detailed and accurate case files.
Assistant of Judge
Prosecution and Kandal and Phnom Penh Court of First Instance
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Drafting a preliminary verdict for the trial judge (Criminal and Civil cases)
- Make a summons for clarification or interrogation.
- Draft Complaint.
- Interviews Prisoners on Criminal Cases.
- Examine exhibits submitted by the Police.
- Sent orders from Clerk and Judge to prosecutors, police, prisons, ministries, or parties.
- Make a monthly summary report for trial and new cases (Criminal and Civil Cases)
- Keep a record of the hearing.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Royal University of law and economic
Bachelor of Communication - undefined
Beltei International University
Master of Entrepreneurship and project management - undefined
Royal University of law and economic
Skills
- Legal counseling
- Document drafting
- Contract Law
- Court transcription
- Criminal law
- Civil law
- Legal Research
- Litigation
- Commercial law
- Real Estate
- Regulation/Compliance
- Agreement negotiation
- Facilitating coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Job Control
- Strategic planning
- Proficient in MS Office
- Document filing
- Contracts understanding
Interests
Literature
Environmental conservation
Art
Travel
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/09/95
Timeline
Senior Legal Advisor
Sitisak Law office
09.2024 - Current
Legal and Compliance Manager
H G B Group Co.,LTD
01.2022 - 12.2024
Land Admin Supervisor
TP Moral Construction Development and Khun Sea development
01.2021 - 12.2022
Legal and Contract Supervisor
BS Home and land Co., Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2021
Legal Consult
Chhun Vinita law office
01.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant of Judge
Prosecution and Kandal and Phnom Penh Court of First Instance
01.2014 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Communication - undefined
Beltei International University
Master of Entrepreneurship and project management - undefined
Royal University of law and economic
Bachelor of Law -
Royal University of law and economic
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