Associate (Corporate)

Robin Lynn & Lee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 83,700 - 94,860; Full time

Job summary

Robin Lynn & Lee, in collaboration with DFDL, seeks an Associate to join our Kuala Lumpur office. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, multi-cultural environment alongside experienced lawyers and corporate advisers, with clear pathways for career progression and professional development.

The role is full-time and permanent, based in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on corporate matters, with a monthly salary range of RM7,500 to RM8,500.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Law degree (LL.B) and be admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Malaysia.
• 2 to 3 years PQE in corporate law at a reputable firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate law and contracts.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Draft advices, opinions and contracts, negotiate contracts and assist with due diligence.
• Supervise and manage client matters.
• Report to Partners and supervising lawyers.
• Draft and review fee proposals and assist with invoices.
• Participate in learning and development initiatives.
• Contribute to business development and marketing activities.
• Engage in knowledge management and firm administration as requested.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Client management

Multicultural teamwork

MS Office

Bahasa Malaysia & English

Education

LL.B (Hons) / Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Robin Lynn & Lee (in collaboration with DFDL) is seeking an Associate to join our Kuala Lumpur office. The successful candidate will be embedded in a collaborative, multi-cultural environment alongside experienced lawyers and corporate advisers, with clear pathways for career progression and professional development.

Role Overview

Position: Associate
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Practice Area: Corporate
Salary Range: RM7,500-RM8,500 per month

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking all activities typical of a corporate legal adviser, including drafting advices, opinions and contracts, negotiating contracts, managing or undertaking due diligence investigations and assisting with closing;
• Supervising and managing client matters;
• Reporting to and taking instructions from Partners, Senior Associates, and any supervising legal adviser of the Firm;
• Drafting and delivering fee proposals, reviewing and revising invoices, and assisting in the collection of outstanding invoices;
• Participating actively in the Firm’s learning and development initiatives;
• Assisting with and participating in the Firm’s business development and marketing efforts, including client pitches, attending and speaking at seminars, researching and writing articles and attending business related functions; and
• Participating in knowledge management, professional development and Firm administrative activities as requested.

Candidate Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Law degree (LL.B) from a reputable school with strong academic track record, and be admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaysia.
• 2 to 3 years PQE as a corporate lawyer in a reputable law firm.
• Excellent technical knowledge of the laws and practices.
• Strong analytical and technical ability and be able to draw on practical experience to deliver practical solutions.
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia and English; proficiency in Mandarin will be added as advantage.
• Able to handle matters independently and work under pressure.
• Organised and resourceful.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Written assessment and references will be required.

RLL is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Robin Lynn & Lee is a collaborating firm of DFDL.
It is independently constituted and regulated under Malaysian laws and regulations.