Associate

Malaysian Bar; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Malaysian Bar, a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur, seeks an Associate with focus on Corporate and Competition Law and interest in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. You will support on competition law matters, review commercial agreements, and prepare client-ready materials for compliance programs.

Open to candidates with 2–4 years in private practice or in-house; strong English communication and meticulous analytical skills are essential. Immediate or short-notice availability is advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Background in competition law and economics preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English is essential.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and time-management skills.

Aufgaben

• Advise on Competition law matters.
• Review and analyse commercial agreements.
• Prepare client-ready materials for Competition law and Data Privacy compliance.
• Prepare submissions to regulatory authorities on Competition law matters.
• Assist with regulatory investigations and engagements with regulatory authorities.

Kenntnisse

Competition law

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

English communication

Analytical skills

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an Associate who has an interest and skill in Corporate and Competition Law, as well as an interest in or experience with Data Privacy and Cybersecurity.

The job scope includes, but is not limited to providing support and assistance in the following areas:

• advising on Competition law matters;
• reviewing and analysing commercial agreements;
• preparing client-ready materials for Competition law and Data Privacy compliance programmes;
• preparing submission to regulatory authorities on Competition law matters; and
• assisting with regulatory investigations and engagements with regulatory authorities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Associate - At least 2- 4 years of experience in private practice and/or in-house. A background or demonstrated interest in competition law and economics is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. The candidate must be highly detail-oriented, with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage tasks effectively and meet deadlines.

Candidates who can start work immediately or on short notice will have an added advantage.

Job Start Date

01 December 2026

Application Closing Date

31 December 2026

Overview of Organisation

We are a boutique law firm providing niche legal and regulatory services in Competition Law and Data Privacy. We advise clients across a broad range of sectors and handle competition law matters involving general and sector-specific competition frameworks in Malaysia.

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