Legal Associate jobs in Malaysia

Reference: 20244373

Date Published: 13 November 2024

Job Location: PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

Job Description:

2 VACANCIES NEEDED

1. To plan and execute projects and/or tasks to complete various matters
2. To practice diverse areas of laws
3. To manage a team of 1 assistant and 2 associates
4. To meet tight timelines
5. To assist the Firm to handle matters across various departments
6. To report and update the Partner and to take instructions
7. Able to handle pressure well
8. Solution oriented
9. Able to adapt to and to execute Firm’s direction and/or instruction
10. Able to perform advocacy skills (Litigation)
11. Able to attend case management, Trial/Hearing (Litigation)
12. 6 to 8 years post qualification experience

2 VACANCIES NEEDED

1. To handle various portfolio of work
2. To attend court for hearing AND/OR due diligence exercises & property related matters AND/OR willing to learn to draft cause papers and submission
3. To conduct research
4. Good research skills (Legal authorities based)
5. Able to comply with instruction and responsible to meet timeline
6. To do opinion writing and be able to give independent opinion
7. High commitment to complete assigned task and to learn
8. Able to perform advocacy skills (Litigation)
9. Able to attend case management, Trial/Hearing (Litigation)
10. Able to be a team player

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Hardworking & be able to work with the team
2. To be self-motivated and committed
3. Must possess own transport
4. Able to report and update superiors promptly
5. Able to converse in English and Bahasa Melayu languages (Mandarin will be an added advantage)

Application Closing Date: 09 December 2024

Overview of Organisation:

We are a legal 500 Asia pacific leading law firm 2021 and our major practice areas are corporate, litigation and property matters. Our clients include the central bank of Malaysia, public listed companies, MNC primarily in Europe and Japan and SMEs. Over the years, we have expanded our business to worldwide and international desks for the international clients e.g. China, Singapore, Thailand, United States and United Kingdom.

As one of the youngest law firms listed on legal 500, we stand firmly on the principle of integrity, hard work, and professionalism. These core values form the foundation of our culture and enable us to act as legal advisors to our clients.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to *************@joelnco.com

Name: JOEL & CO
Contact Number: 0361516211
Email: *************@joelnco.com