Legal Associate (Corporate)
Reference:
20254605
Date Published:
26 December 2025
Job Type:
Lawyer
Job Location:
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
Ahmad Deniel Ruben & Co.C3, 2-10, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Wilayah Persekutuan, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 03-6207 9745
Job Description:
Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a high volume of corporate commercial and company secretarial matters and will work closely with the Partner and Corporate Department.
Key Responsibilities include:
Corporate & Commercial
- Handle corporate and commercial matters independently, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, legal due diligence and general commercial transactions
- Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, investment agreements and other transactional documents
- Advise clients on corporate structuring, foreign direct investment and business incorporations
- Manage client communications, negotiations and transactional timelines
- Liaise with regulators, government authorities, financial institutions and relevant stakeholders
Company Secretarial & Corporate Compliance
- Manage and oversee company secretarial matters in compliance with the Companies Act 2016
- Prepare, review and advise on board and shareholders’ resolutions, circular resolutions, AGM and EGM documentation
- Oversee statutory filings, corporate records and ongoing compliance matters
- Liaise with company secretaries, SSM and relevant authorities on filings and compliance issues
- Advise clients on corporate governance and statutory obligations
File & Workload Management
- Handle a high volume of files with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
- Monitor timelines, deliverables and compliance requirements across multiple matters
- Review and supervise work prepared by junior lawyers or support staff, where required
Key Responsibilities include:
Corporate & Commercial
- Handle corporate and commercial matters independently, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, legal due diligence and general commercial transactions
- Draft, review and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, investment agreements and other transactional documents
- Advise clients on corporate structuring, foreign direct investment and business incorporations
- Manage client communications, negotiations and transactional timelines
- Liaise with regulators, government authorities, financial institutions and relevant stakeholders
Company Secretarial & Corporate Compliance
- Manage and oversee company secretarial matters in compliance with the Companies Act 2016
- Prepare, review and advise on board and shareholders’ resolutions, circular resolutions, AGM and EGM documentation
- Oversee statutory filings, corporate records and ongoing compliance matters
- Liaise with company secretaries, SSM and relevant authorities on filings and compliance issues
- Advise clients on corporate governance and statutory obligations
File & Workload Management
- Handle a high volume of files with minimal supervision and tight deadlines
- Monitor timelines, deliverables and compliance requirements across multiple matters
- Review and supervise work prepared by junior lawyers or support staff, where required
Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualifications & Requirements
- Called to the Malaysian Bar
- Minimum 6 to 8 years post qualification experience in corporate practice
- Strong experience in corporate commercial transactions and company secretarial matters
- Sound working knowledge of the Companies Act 2016 and corporate governance requirements
- Proven ability to manage high volume work independently and efficiently
- Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
- Good organisational, communication and client management skills
- Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Called to the Malaysian Bar
- Minimum 6 to 8 years post qualification experience in corporate practice
- Strong experience in corporate commercial transactions and company secretarial matters
- Sound working knowledge of the Companies Act 2016 and corporate governance requirements
- Proven ability to manage high volume work independently and efficiently
- Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
- Good organisational, communication and client management skills
- Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Overview of Organisation:
Ahmad Deniel, Ruben & Co, established in 2012, is a law firm with a commitment to providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. With offices strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, Port Dickson, and Kota Bharu, the firm is positioned to serve clients throughout Malaysia, offering local insight with a national reach.
Our team comprises 35 dedicated professionals, bringing together a wealth of experience and knowledge. Ahmad Deniel, Ruben & Co. core practice areas include:
Conveyancing - Offering services in property transactions, including residential, commercial, and industrial conveyancing.
Corporate & Commercial Law - Providing legal counsel and support on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Representing clients in legal disputes with a focus on professional resolution.
Trademark and Intellectual Property - Assisting clients in safeguarding their intellectual property rights through trademark registration, management, and enforcement.
Company Secretarial Services - Delivering company secretarial support to ensure compliance with corporate regulations.
With a commitment to professionalism, Ahmad Deniel Ruben & Co. is dedicated to delivering legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
Our team comprises 35 dedicated professionals, bringing together a wealth of experience and knowledge. Ahmad Deniel, Ruben & Co. core practice areas include:
Conveyancing - Offering services in property transactions, including residential, commercial, and industrial conveyancing.
Corporate & Commercial Law - Providing legal counsel and support on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Representing clients in legal disputes with a focus on professional resolution.
Trademark and Intellectual Property - Assisting clients in safeguarding their intellectual property rights through trademark registration, management, and enforcement.
Company Secretarial Services - Delivering company secretarial support to ensure compliance with corporate regulations.
With a commitment to professionalism, Ahmad Deniel Ruben & Co. is dedicated to delivering legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
How to Apply:
Email your application to hr@adr.my
Include the following documents:
- Updated resume
- Cover letter
- Remuneration expectations
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted accordingly
Include the following documents:
- Updated resume
- Cover letter
- Remuneration expectations
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted accordingly