Conveyancing Lawyer

Snaphunt; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal firm is seeking a motivated legal professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across conveyancing, corporate, and litigation matters, providing essential legal support and advice to clients. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in law and a valid Practicing Certificate, with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred, although fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The firm fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes career growth and development, making it an exciting place to advance your legal career while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Breadth of learning opportunities

Team management opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in conveyancing, corporate, or litigation preferred.
• Must possess a valid Practicing Certificate and good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Handle sale and purchase agreements, loan documentation, and tenancy agreements.
• Provide legal advice, draft contracts, and represent clients in negotiations.
• Assist in litigation stages, including drafting pleadings and representing clients.

Skills

Conveyancing

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

The Offer

• Opportunities for career growth & development
• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
• Role involving team management opportunities

Ideal Candidate

Conveyancing:

• Handle sale and purchase agreements (including developer projects and sub-sale);
• Handle all loan documentation for end-financing;
• Handle all other conveyancing matters such as tenancy agreements, perfection of transfer and charge, discharge of charge/receipt and reassignment;
• Liaise with clients, banks and relevant authorities in government departments;
• Monitor the progress of clients' files, to maintain and update file status on our operation system;
• Administer files and maintain correspondences and documents in a proper filing system.

Corporate and Commercial:

• Provide legal advice and support in corporate transactions;
• Draft and review commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;
• Assist in the formation and dissolution of companies, partnerships, and other business entities;
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and other business-related meetings;
• Collaborate with the litigation department to handle any disputes or legal issues arising in corporate and commercial matters.

Litigation:

• Assist in all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents;
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries and legal arguments;
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, and mediations;
• Liaise with clients to provide updates on case progress and strategy;
• Assist in settlement negotiations and explore alternative dispute resolution methods;
• Support the senior litigation team in various aspects of case management.

The Profile

Requirements:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in law and a valid Practicing Certificate;
• Good command of English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia;
• At least 2 years of experience in conveyancing, corporate and commercial, or litigation is preferred; however, fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply as comprehensive training will be provided;
• Must possess a good attitude, be self-motivated, responsible, willing to learn, and able to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision.

The Employer

Our client is a dynamic legal firm established in August 1999 and reconstituted in September 2002. The firm currently consists of 4 partners, 8 legal associates, and 20 other paralegal supporting staff.