Associate - Real Estate / Associate - Construction & Engineering / Associate - Tax Practice Group

Malaysian Bar; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Petaling Jaya is looking for an Associate in the Tax Practice Group. The ideal candidate will provide tax advisory on corporate and personal matters, assist with tax audits, and handle legal research. A minimum of second upper LLB and 3-4 years PQE in tax matters is required. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with strong analytical skills, is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work independently in a reputable legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in tax matters.
• Experience in real estate transactions.
• Working experience in medium to large law firms.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory on corporate and personal matters.
• Review tax compliance issues including income tax and SST.
• Assist with tax audits and represent clients before LHDN.

Skills

Strong command in written and spoken English

Able to work independently

Good analytical and reasoning skills

Strong verbal and drafting skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Teamwork

Education

Minimum second upper LLB

BPTC or CLP if applicable

Certificate Admission to the Bar

Job description

Associate - Tax Practice Group

Job Description:

• Provide tax advisory on corporate, personal and cross-border matters.
• Review tax compliance issues including income tax, RPGT, SST, stamp duty and withholding tax.
• Assist with tax audits, investigations and represent clients before LHDN.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, submissions, and advisory notes.
• Conduct tax research across various industries, including corporate tax, income tax, SST, RPGT and capital gains tax.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum second upper LLB and where applicable, with BPTC or CLP.
• Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Experience in negotiating, drafting and reviewing agreements for real estate transactions.
• Experience in retail banking documentation and process.
• Working experience in medium to large law firms.
• Strong command in written and spoken English.
• Able to work independently.
• Well-versed and able to handle the full process of real estate transactions.
• Good analytical and reasoning skills.

• 1-3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in construction-related dispute work.
• Familiarity with common construction claims and standard form construction contracts.
• Strong verbal and drafting skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Professional, personal and able to work effectively in a team.

Overview of Organisation:

On 1 May 1963, John Skrine and his like-minded partners founded Skrine & Co, guided by the belief that integrity is the cornerstone of the practice of law. Together, they built the firm by taking care of its people and delivering professional levels of service to clients, all the while anchored to the tenets of justice and dedication. Skrine & Co. became simply known as Skrine on 1 January 2000. Today, the firm is one of the largest legal firms in the country with a range of practice groups to meet the specialised needs of our clients. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the development of legal minds and the improvement of the community in which we live. In an increasingly borderless and competitive world, where the law is challenged in new ways daily, Skrine remains resolutely committed to its founding principles: Wisdom. Fortitude. Ingenuity.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application to @skrine.com.

Documents required:

1. Resume
2. Academic Certificates & Result Transcripts (SPM onwards)
3. Certificate Admission to the Bar

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