Associate - Corporate Advisory Practice Group

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate to support the Corporate Advisory Practice Group. You will assist the AVP/VP in providing legal guidance on corporate matters arising from business operations and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, analysing, and negotiating contracts and other corporate documents; conducting legal research; preparing opinions and presentations; and highlighting risks with practical mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law required.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law or corporate legal advisory.
• Experience with enterprise projects or digital transformation is a plus.
• Familiarity with procurement/tender docs and IT/digital/data contracts, data protection exposure is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent written and verbal communication, and good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment as well as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist AVP/VP in providing legal guidance on corporate matters arising from business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review, analyse, and negotiate contracts and other corporate documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, approvals, and presentations on corporate matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in contracts and business activities.
• Monitor contractual obligations and compliance requirements arising from agreements and laws.
• Coordinate with external counsel, issue instructions, review advice, and manage budgets and delivery timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Malaysian Bar Admission

Job description

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Associate - Corporate Advisory Practice Group

Date: 21 Aug 2026

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY

Key Responsibilities

• To assist the Assistant Vice President (AVP) and/or Vice President (VP) in providing legal advice and support on corporate legal matters arising from business operations, strategic initiatives, and enterprise projects.
• To assist in drafting, reviewing, analysing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation and correspondence relating to corporate projects, strategic initiatives, and business operations.
• To conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, approval and notification papers, and presentations on corporate legal matters.
• To identify, assess, and highlight legal risks associated with contractual arrangements and proposed business activities, and recommend practical risk mitigation measures.
• To monitor legal obligations, contractual commitments, and compliance requirements arising from agreements, policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• To coordinate with and support the management of external legal counsel, including issuing instructions, reviewing legal advice, monitoring budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of legal services.

2.Advisory Legal

• To assist the AVP and/or VP in providing legal support and advisory services on operational, governance, and business-related matters across the organisation.
• To review, draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial, procurement, technology, service, consultancy, subscription, employment, and other operational agreements.
• To support the review of and provide legal input on standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, policies, frameworks, and other governance and corporate documents as requested by internal stakeholders.
• To assist in advising on matters relating to approval authorities, execution, stamping requirements, information disclosure obligations, and other related governance frameworks.
• To support advisory work relating to audit, integrity, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters and represent business units on legal issues where required.

3.Legal Research & Regulatory Monitoring

• To conduct legal and regulatory research on emerging legal issues and provide recommendations to management.
• To assist the preparation of legal alerts, legal awareness materials, training content, and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Admission to the Malaysian Bar will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law, corporate legal advisory, or a combination thereof.
• Experience supporting enterprise projects, digital transformation initiatives, or strategic corporate programmes will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with procurement and tender documentation, as well as information technology, digital, technology, and data-related contracts. Exposure to data protection and privacy laws will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment as well as good team player.