Legal Advisor

Primus IP; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a candidate for a Legal Operations role to support their Advisory team. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Law and is fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Responsibilities include providing legal strategy, preparing documents, and liaising with governmental agencies like MyIPO. This role promotes a hybrid work model with benefits such as a competitive commission structure and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive, performance-based commission

Hybrid work arrangement

Laptop and mobile phone provided

14 days annual leave

Open work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law required.
• Bar membership is an advantage.
• Strong interest in intellectual property law is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal strategy and analysis to Advisory team.
• Prepare legal documents, ensuring compliance.
• Liaise with MyIPO and attend ex parte hearings as needed.

Skills

Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia

Strong command of English

Basic spreadsheet skills

Understanding of intellectual property law

Reliable communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Bar membership is optional but an advantage.
• Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia and English. Mandarin is an advantage.
• Strong interest in intellectual property law.
• Willing to learn and committed to a long-term role.
• Professional and reliable, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to our Advisory team.
• Comfortable with basic spreadsheets and modern digital tools.

Responsibilities

About the Role

Legal Operations supports our Advisory team with legal strategy, procedural guidance, and accurate document preparation. This role focuses on internal legal support rather than direct client advisory. You shall maintain updated knowledge of IP law and MyIPO practice so that our Advisors can deliver precise and consistent guidance to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal strategy, analysis, and procedural advice to our Advisory team.
• Prepare legal documents including letters, written submissions, declarations, and filing forms.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all filings and documentation.
• Liaise with MyIPO and other Government agencies in Malaysia.
• Attend ex parte hearings at MyIPO when required.
• Review and prepare settlement related documents for negotiations.
• Draft and vet commercial contracts and agreements.
• Draft legal opinions, internal notes, and articles.
• Conduct legal research and provide updates on changes in IP law and procedure.
• Maintain accurate records and support internal tracking systems.

Benefits

• Competitive, performance-based commission structure that rewards real results.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexible working hours that allows you to work from home and/or office.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• 14 days annual leave.
• Open and transparent working environment.