Junior Legal Counsel

QCP Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Legal Assistant to handle research, documentation, and support legal operations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Law and 0–2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive attitude are essential. The firm offers a flexible working environment with an emphasis on employee development and recognition.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Casual and fun environment

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience; exposure to financial regulations or digital assets is a plus.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proactive, resourceful, willing to take ownership of tasks including routine and admin work.
• Positive attitude, ability to work well in a close-knit team.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandums and regulatory updates.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Review and maintain internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with day-to-day legal operations and corporate secretarial matters.
• Support cross-functional projects and coordinate with external counsel.

Skills

Good communication

Research skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.

Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.

Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.

We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare internal legal memorandums and regulatory updates.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Review and maintain internal policies, guidelines, templates and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with day-to-day legal operations including document management, internal stakeholder queries, corporate secretarial matters and other administrative duties.
• Support cross-functional projects, new business initiatives and ad hoc legal matters.
• Assist in coordination with external counsel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised university.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience; prior exposure to or interest in financial regulations or digital assets is a plus.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proactive, resourceful, and willing to take ownership of tasks, including routine and administrative work.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with the ability to work well in a close-knit team and support cross-functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and handle unfamiliar tasks in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
• Good communication, research and analytical skills.

The Environment We Offer

As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management.

Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long‑term.

We also provide flexible working arrangement as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!