Associate Counsel

Reveillon Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate legal firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate Counsel to handle legal document preparation, compliance, and litigation management. The ideal candidate will have an LL.B. and 2-4 years of experience in corporate law, particularly with NASDAQ-listed companies. Key responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing regulatory filings, and providing advisory on legal risks. The firm offers exposure to diverse corporate projects, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in general corporate work including mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with NASDAQ-listed companies is appreciated.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for corporate projects.
• Monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and documentation.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Litigation management

Legal research

Education

LL.B.

Job description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Counsel located in Greater Kuala Lumpur. The Associate Counsel will be responsible for legal document preparation, providing legal advice, regulatory filings and litigation management.

Opportunity Highlights

• Broad Industry Exposure – Gain hands‑on experience across diverse corporate and commercial projects, working with clients from various industries.
• International Legal Experience – Navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., Malaysia, and offshore financial hubs.
• IPO & Listing Exposure – Play a key role as internal counsel in the group’s upcoming listing, including managing the IPO process, coordinating with external advisors, and supporting pre‑ and post‑listing regulatory compliance.
• High‑Impact Transactions – Take the lead in managing a wide array of corporate and capital markets transactions, such as cross‑border mergers and acquisitions, pre‑IPO restructuring and financing, joint ventures, IPOs, and post‑listing regulatory compliance for companies listed on NASDAQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management – Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, covering both existing and new corporate and commercial projects, products, and services.
• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory – Monitor and advise on company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and regulatory rulings.
• Risk Management & Legal Solutions – Identify and address legal risks, providing practical and strategic solutions aligned with the group’s business strategy and operations.
• Litigation Management – Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, working closely with external counsel to develop strategies that protect the group’s interests.
• Regulatory Filings & Documentation – Coordinate with external corporate secretary for the preparation, submission and filing of statutory forms, documents, resolutions and announcements with relevant authorities.

Qualifications & Skills

• LL.B., with preferably two (2) to four (4) years and above experience in general corporate work (i.e. mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial transactions) gained in‑house or at a legal firm. Pupillage experience is considered.
• Experience with NASDAQ‑listed companies or NASDAQ‑related transactions is highly appreciated.
• Strong team working skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and stay organized. Must be a self‑starter who can work independently while fostering collaboration.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, reasoning, negotiation and legal research skills to develop practical and innovative solutions, while effectively partnering with different stakeholders on execution.
• Meticulous and quick learner with the ability to grasp complex legal and business concepts efficiently.
• Able to provide clear, concise and well‑structured reports to support decision‑making.