1. Associate, Capital Markets / Corporate
2. Legal Secretary / Legal Executive, Banking & Finance
Reference:
20251326
Date Published:
17 April 2025
Job Type:
Lawyer; Other
Job Location:
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
Lee Choon Wan & Co. No. 12, Lorong Dungun,
Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur
WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 03 2201 1983
Job Description:
For Associate, Capital Markets / Corporate
1. Transactional Support:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction documents including prospectuses, underwriting agreements, subscription agreements, trust deeds, and placement term sheets.
• Assist in legal due diligence exercises for IPOs, sukuk, bonds, private placements, and M&A transactions.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators (SC, Bursa Malaysia, BNM), and professional advisers.
2. Corporate Advisory:
• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice on securities laws, listing requirements, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Advise on structuring and compliance issues under the Companies Act 2016, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, and relevant SC/Bursa guidelines.
3. Research & Drafting:
• Conduct legal research on corporate and securities law developments and prepare internal memoranda or client updates.
• Draft board resolutions, shareholders’ circulars, and corporate disclosures.
4. Project Management:
• Manage timelines for transactional workstreams, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with clients and coordinate signing/closing logistics.
For Legal Secretary / Legal Executive, Banking & Finance
1. Legal & Document Support:
• Prepare, format, proofread, and manage legal documents including loan agreements, security documents, facility agreements, legal opinions, and corporate resolutions.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic legal files, ensuring compliance with internal file management protocols.
• Assist in preparing closing binders and transaction bibles.
2. Administrative Duties:
• Manage lawyers’ calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel itineraries when necessary.
• Handle phone calls, email correspondence, and liaise with clients, financial institutions, and other law firms in a professional manner.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding matters.
3. Filing & Lodgment:
• Coordinate filing with relevant authorities such as SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia), BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia), and stamping with LHDN.
• Liaise with couriers and manage dispatch for delivery and collection of documents.
4. Billing & Timesheets:
• Prepare monthly billing and disbursement claims.
• Assist lawyers in entering and tracking billable hours via internal systems.
1. Transactional Support:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction documents including prospectuses, underwriting agreements, subscription agreements, trust deeds, and placement term sheets.
• Assist in legal due diligence exercises for IPOs, sukuk, bonds, private placements, and M&A transactions.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators (SC, Bursa Malaysia, BNM), and professional advisers.
2. Corporate Advisory:
• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice on securities laws, listing requirements, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Advise on structuring and compliance issues under the Companies Act 2016, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, and relevant SC/Bursa guidelines.
3. Research & Drafting:
• Conduct legal research on corporate and securities law developments and prepare internal memoranda or client updates.
• Draft board resolutions, shareholders’ circulars, and corporate disclosures.
4. Project Management:
• Manage timelines for transactional workstreams, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with clients and coordinate signing/closing logistics.
For Legal Secretary / Legal Executive, Banking & Finance
1. Legal & Document Support:
• Prepare, format, proofread, and manage legal documents including loan agreements, security documents, facility agreements, legal opinions, and corporate resolutions.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic legal files, ensuring compliance with internal file management protocols.
• Assist in preparing closing binders and transaction bibles.
2. Administrative Duties:
• Manage lawyers’ calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel itineraries when necessary.
• Handle phone calls, email correspondence, and liaise with clients, financial institutions, and other law firms in a professional manner.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding matters.
3. Filing & Lodgment:
• Coordinate filing with relevant authorities such as SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia), BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia), and stamping with LHDN.
• Liaise with couriers and manage dispatch for delivery and collection of documents.
4. Billing & Timesheets:
• Prepare monthly billing and disbursement claims.
• Assist lawyers in entering and tracking billable hours via internal systems.
Qualifications and Requirements:
For Associate, Capital Markets / Corporate
• LLB (Hons) from a reputable university and admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• 2–3 years PQE in capital markets or corporate legal practice.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent command of English (and Bahasa Malaysia).
• Experience dealing with regulatory submissions and processes is an added advantage.
• Team-oriented, responsive, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
For Legal Secretary / Legal Executive, Banking & Finance
• Minimum SPM/STPM or Diploma in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal firm, preferably in banking and finance or conveyancing practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management systems.
• Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• LLB (Hons) from a reputable university and admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• 2–3 years PQE in capital markets or corporate legal practice.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent command of English (and Bahasa Malaysia).
• Experience dealing with regulatory submissions and processes is an added advantage.
• Team-oriented, responsive, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
For Legal Secretary / Legal Executive, Banking & Finance
• Minimum SPM/STPM or Diploma in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal firm, preferably in banking and finance or conveyancing practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management systems.
• Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Job Start Date:
05 May 2025
Application Closing Date:
25 April 2025
Overview of Organisation:
We are constantly on the lookout for new talent who are keen to be part of a workplace where growth is valued, talents are honed.
Come and join us and be part of the award-winning capital markets and banking & finance law firm in Malaysia.
Come and join us and be part of the award-winning capital markets and banking & finance law firm in Malaysia.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume together with all your relevant academic certificates, a passport size photograph, your current and expected salary to the HR Department:
Email: hr.lcwco@lcwco.com.my
Contact Number: 03 2201 1983
Email: hr.lcwco@lcwco.com.my
Contact Number: 03 2201 1983
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