JUNIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE (LITIGATION AND/OR CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING)/ SENIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE (LI[...]

Malaysian Bar; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Malaysia is seeking both Junior and Senior Legal Associates with strong advocacy skills. Senior candidates should have 6 to 8 years of experience and will handle a portfolio of legal cases, manage junior staff, and practice in various legal areas. Junior candidates are expected to assist in hearings and contribute to legal research. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu is essential. The firm offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years post qualification experience required for Senior Legal Associate role.
• For Junior Legal Associate, the ability to draft cause papers is necessary.
• Language proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu is required (Mandarin is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute various legal matters.
• Attend court hearings and due diligence exercises.
• Conduct legal research and provide independent opinions.

Skills

Good research skills

Advocacy skills

Team player

Ability to handle pressure

Solution oriented

Job description

JUNIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE (LITIGATION AND/OR CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING)/ SENIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE (LITIGATION AND/OR CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING)

SENIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE (LITIGATION AND/OR CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING)

2 VACANCIES NEEDED

• Plan and execute projects and/or tasks to complete various matters
• Practice diverse areas of laws
• Manage a team of 1 assistant and 2 associates
• Meet tight timelines
• Assist the Firm to handle matters across various departments
• Report and update the Partner and take instructions
• Able to handle pressure well
• Solution oriented
• Able to adapt to and execute Firm's direction and/or instruction
• Able to perform advocacy skills (Litigation)
• Able to attend case management, Trial/Hearing (Litigation)
• 6 to 8 years post qualification experience

JUNIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE (LITIGATION AND/OR CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING)

2 VACANCIES NEEDED

• Handle various portfolio of work
• Attend court for hearing and/or due diligence exercises & property related matters and/or willing to learn to draft cause papers and submission
• Conduct research
• Good research skills (Legal authorities based)
• Able to comply with instruction and responsible to meet timeline.
• Do opinion writing and be able to give independent opinion
• High commitment to complete assigned task and learn
• Able to perform advocacy skills (Litigation)
• Able to attend case management, Trial/Hearing (Litigation)
• Able to be a team player

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hardworking & be able to work with the team
• Self‑motivated and committed
• Must possess own transport
• Report and update superiors promptly
• Converse in English and Bahasa Melayu languages (Mandarin will be an added advantage)

Application Closing Date: 27 November 2025

We are legal 500 Asia pacific leading law firm 2021 and our major practice areas are corporate, litigation and property matters. Our clients include the central bank of Malaysia, public listed companies, MNC primarily in Europe and Japan and SMEs. Over the years, we have expanded our business to worldwide and international desks for the international clients e.g. China, Singapore, Thailand, United States and United Kingdom. As one of the youngest law firms listed on legal 500, we stand firmly on the principle of integrity, hard work, and professionalism. These core values form the foundation of our culture and enable us to act as legal advisors to our clients.

Please email your resume to *************@joelnco.com

Name: JOEL & CO
Contact Number : 0361516211
Email : *************@joelnco.com

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.