Legal Associate (Corporate and/or Litigation)
Reference:
20260271
Date Published:
21 January 2026
Job Type:
Lawyer
Job Location:
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
Gan & Lee THE MET CLUB by Colony, A-10-02, Menara The Met, No. 20, Jalan Dutamas 2, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 0125225866
Job Description:
We are looking for a driven Legal Associate to join our firm on a remote or hybrid working basis, supporting both our Corporate and Litigation practices.
Corporate / Commercial, M&A and Capital Markets
- Advise on corporate and commercial matters, including M&As, joint ventures, shareholders’ arrangements, and corporate restructuring.
- Draft, review, and assist in the negotiation of corporate and commercial agreements, including Share Sale Agreements (SSA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), subscription and investment agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Conduct legal due diligence and prepare due diligence reports.
- Assist in capital markets–related work, including drafting and reviewing announcements, circulars, submission documents, information memorandum and prospectuses.
Litigation
- Draft court cause papers, pleadings, and submissions.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
- Attend court proceedings where required.
- Assist in handling civil, corporate and commercial litigation matters.
Corporate / Commercial, M&A and Capital Markets
- Advise on corporate and commercial matters, including M&As, joint ventures, shareholders’ arrangements, and corporate restructuring.
- Draft, review, and assist in the negotiation of corporate and commercial agreements, including Share Sale Agreements (SSA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), subscription and investment agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Conduct legal due diligence and prepare due diligence reports.
- Assist in capital markets–related work, including drafting and reviewing announcements, circulars, submission documents, information memorandum and prospectuses.
Litigation
- Draft court cause papers, pleadings, and submissions.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
- Attend court proceedings where required.
- Assist in handling civil, corporate and commercial litigation matters.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 1–2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and/or litigation, preferably with a reputable/leading law firm.
- Have experience in, and a keen interest in, corporate & commercial matters, M&As, and equity capital markets.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong sense of responsibility, meticulous, reliable and committed to high standards of work.
- Excellent research, drafting, and opinion-writing skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
- Willing to learn, able to work under pressure, and capable of meeting deadlines.
- Available to commence employment in February 2026.
- Have experience in, and a keen interest in, corporate & commercial matters, M&As, and equity capital markets.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong sense of responsibility, meticulous, reliable and committed to high standards of work.
- Excellent research, drafting, and opinion-writing skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
- Willing to learn, able to work under pressure, and capable of meeting deadlines.
- Available to commence employment in February 2026.
Job Start Date:
03 February 2026
Application Closing Date:
02 February 2026
Overview of Organisation:
Gan & Lee is a boutique law firm focusing on corporate & commercial, M&As, capital markets and dispute resolution. We combine big-firm experience with boutique attention to deliver clear and strategic solutions to each client.
Please visit www.ganandlee.com for more information about the firm.
Please visit www.ganandlee.com for more information about the firm.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume/CV, cover letter and relevant academic transcripts to info@ganandlee.com