Corporate Lawyer - M&A

About Our Client

Leading firm where you'll be part of an energetic team dedicated to delivering efficient, high-quality legal solutions while building lasting relationships with clients. Their personalized, commercial, and pragmatic approach ensures you can make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Job Description

• Drafting, preparing, advising and vetting corporate and commercial agreements/contracts as well as participating in negotiation of contracts and other commercial agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence and compiling, preparing and reviewing due diligence reports, and drafting of transaction documents.
• Lead and manage M&A transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate M&A transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Assisting in research and preparation of legal advice to clients.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies and government authorities to ensure compliance with M&A regulations.
• Offer strategic guidance on cross-border M&A transactions, navigating the complexities of international legal frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

• A bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) with excellent academic results from a reputable university and admitted to the Malaysian Bar with 1 to 4 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Experience in corporate commercial with a specialization in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
• Proven experience in managing and advising on complex M&A transactions, including due diligence, document drafting, and negotiations, with a strong ability to handle cross-border M&A matters and navigate international legal and regulatory issues.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and convey complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented advice, while managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

• Be part of a leading firm that values client relationships and a commercial, solution-oriented approach.
• Work in a collaborative and energetic team environment focused on delivering the highest standards of legal services.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base on challenging and rewarding M&A transactions, both domestically and internationally.