Junior Paralegal

NV5 Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 Limited seeks a detail oriented Junior Paralegal / Legal Contracts Coordinator to support our regional organization. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will assist with contract review, risk assessment, and contract lifecycle management across APAC, under the supervision of our Hong Kong paralegal and in compliance with local and international requirements.

You will help maintain corporate records, assist with director and shareholder documentation, and conduct legal and regulatory research for

Qualifications

• Law degree or paralegal qualification is required.
• Min 2 years of experience as a corporate paralegal or in a similar role, especially with international or cross-border transactions in APAC.
• Fluency in English and strong written/verbal communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review & Administration: Review client contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, sub-consultancy and service agreements; identify key commercial terms; prepare review summaries and risk assessments.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Ensure executed agreements are filed, monitor expiry dates, renewals, and key obligations; coordinate execution and signature collection.
• Legal & Corporate Administration: Maintain corporate records and entity information; assist with director/shareholder documentation and statutory filings; organize governance records.
• Research & Compliance Support: Conduct legal/regulatory research; gather information for employment, commercial, compliance, and governance matters; prepare briefing notes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Technical translation of business to法法

Proactive regional support

Education

Law degree or paralegal qualification

Job description

We are looking for detail oriented Junior Paralegal / Legal Contracts Coordinator to join our regional organization. This role is critical in navigating the complexities of international business transactions and legal compliance. The position involves supporting the formation, maintenance, and compliance of entities operating across different jurisdictions in Asia, including handling related tax matters. The candidate will report to our Paralegal in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Administration

Perform first-level review of client contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, sub-consultancy agreements and service agreements.

Identify key commercial terms

Flag unusual risk, liability, indemnity, insurance, intellectual property, and payment terms for escalation to Paralegal.

Prepare contract review summaries and risk assessment.

Manage contract review workflow and other contract review management platforms.

Track contract status, approvals, and execution requirements.

Maintain contract registers and document repositories.

Contract Lifecycle Management

Ensure executed agreements are correctly filed and indexed.

Monitor contract expiry dates, renewal periods, notice requirements, and key obligations.

Support the maintenance of contract templates and clause libraries.

Coordinate contract execution and signature collection processes.

Legal & Corporate Administration

Maintain company corporate records and entity information.

Assist with director and shareholder documentation.

Support statutory filing activities by coordinating with local corporate secretaries.

Organise legal documents and governance records.

Research & Compliance Support

Conduct legal and regulatory research as requested.

Assist with gathering information for employment, commercial, compliance, and governance matters.

Prepare briefing notes and research summaries.

Support internal compliance initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong organizational and research skills.

Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.

Proactive and solution-oriented in supporting regional initiatives.

Education & Experience

A law degree (LLB or LLM) Legal Studies, Business Law, or relevant paralegal qualification

Min 2 years of experience as a corporate paralegal or in a similar role, particularly with international or cross-border transactions especially within the APAC region.

Good understanding of corporate law, tax law, and regulatory compliance in various countries within the APAC region.

Fluency in English