1. Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution)
2. Associate (M&A, Capital Markets and Digital Assets)
Reference:
20250618
Date Published:
24 February 2025
Job Type:
Lawyer
Job Location:
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
Messrs Gan, Lee & TanSuite 13.03, Level 13, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200
KUALA LUMPUR WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 0348129763
Job Description:
Our firm is seeking an Associate (M&A, Capital Markets and Digital Assets) and a highly skilled and experienced Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution) to join our dynamic team.
As a SENIOR ASSOCIATE, you will play a key role in managing complex litigation matters, representing clients in court, and providing strategic legal counsel. You will work closely with partners and junior associates to ensure the successful handling of cases.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, from pleadings to trial.
• Conduct legal research and preparing written opinions.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation.
• Develop case strategies and provide high-level legal analysis.
• Mentor and oversee junior associates and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends.
ASSOCIATE (M&A, Capital Markets and Digital Assets)
• Assisting partners and lawyers on drafting or reviewing transactional (e.g. share sale agreement, shareholders’ agreement) and non-transactional agreements (e.g. employment agreement, privacy policy, users agreement).
• Conducting research and drafting legal opinion.
• Conducting legal due diligence and preparing legal due diligence report.
• Attending to clients and other works assigned by the firm from time to time.
• Writing articles/legal memo for professional development and business development
Benefits:
• Good team support and flexible working arrangement.
• Attractive remuneration based on performance.
• Exposed to a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions including M&A, capital markets, fintech and emerging technology related transactions.
As a SENIOR ASSOCIATE, you will play a key role in managing complex litigation matters, representing clients in court, and providing strategic legal counsel. You will work closely with partners and junior associates to ensure the successful handling of cases.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, from pleadings to trial.
• Conduct legal research and preparing written opinions.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation.
• Develop case strategies and provide high-level legal analysis.
• Mentor and oversee junior associates and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends.
ASSOCIATE (M&A, Capital Markets and Digital Assets)
• Assisting partners and lawyers on drafting or reviewing transactional (e.g. share sale agreement, shareholders’ agreement) and non-transactional agreements (e.g. employment agreement, privacy policy, users agreement).
• Conducting research and drafting legal opinion.
• Conducting legal due diligence and preparing legal due diligence report.
• Attending to clients and other works assigned by the firm from time to time.
• Writing articles/legal memo for professional development and business development
Benefits:
• Good team support and flexible working arrangement.
• Attractive remuneration based on performance.
• Exposed to a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions including M&A, capital markets, fintech and emerging technology related transactions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
SENIOR ASSOCIATE (Dispute Resolution)
• Legally qualified and called to the Malaysian Bar.
• Must have at least 5 years' working experience in litigation practice.
• Familiar with Malaysian Court practices and procedures, Rules of Court 2012 and standard litigation concepts and procedures.
• Able to attend to clients independently.
• Responsible for the files/tasks assigned.
• Able to work independently as well as a team and under pressure.
• Committed and driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Able to think critically and positively.
ASSOCIATE (M&A, Capital Markets and Digital Assets)
• PQE of 1 to 2 years in corporate and commercial/equity or debt capital markets/M&A practice preferably gained from reputable/leading law firms.
• Able to work under minimum supervision and independently.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.
• Positive attitude, meticulous and committed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Good research, drafting and opinion-writing skills.
• PQE of 1 to 2 years in corporate and commercial/equity or debt capital markets/M&A practice preferably gained from reputable/leading law firms.
• Able to work under minimum supervision and independently.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.
• Positive attitude, meticulous and committed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Good research, drafting and opinion-writing skills.
• Legally qualified and called to the Malaysian Bar.
• Must have at least 5 years' working experience in litigation practice.
• Familiar with Malaysian Court practices and procedures, Rules of Court 2012 and standard litigation concepts and procedures.
• Able to attend to clients independently.
• Responsible for the files/tasks assigned.
• Able to work independently as well as a team and under pressure.
• Committed and driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Able to think critically and positively.
ASSOCIATE (M&A, Capital Markets and Digital Assets)
• PQE of 1 to 2 years in corporate and commercial/equity or debt capital markets/M&A practice preferably gained from reputable/leading law firms.
• Able to work under minimum supervision and independently.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.
• Positive attitude, meticulous and committed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Good research, drafting and opinion-writing skills.
• PQE of 1 to 2 years in corporate and commercial/equity or debt capital markets/M&A practice preferably gained from reputable/leading law firms.
• Able to work under minimum supervision and independently.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.
• Positive attitude, meticulous and committed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Good research, drafting and opinion-writing skills.
Job Start Date:
24 March 2025
Application Closing Date:
15 April 2025
Overview of Organisation:
We are a modern and forward-thinking law firm in Malaysia with a desire to make legal practice relevant to our time. We take great pride in providing prompt solutions for our client.