Legal Associate / Lawyer

ONG & RAYMOND HOR; Taiping; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ONG & RAYMOND HOR in Malaysia seeks a qualified lawyer to manage and advise on SME-related matters, including conveyancing and civil litigation. You will draft documents, perform legal research, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality service.

The candidate should hold an LL.B, be called to the Malaysian Bar, and have 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong drafting, research, and bilingual English/Bahasa Malaysia skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent qualification recognised in Malaysia.
• Called to the Malaysian Bar / admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor.
• Preferably with 3 years or more of relevant legal practice experience.
• Experience in SME-related legal matters or working with SME clients will be an added advantage.
• A proactive and positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Adaptable, responsible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good drafting, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple files and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage assigned legal matters and files from commencement to completion
• Provide legal advice and opinions to clients on matters within the firm's areas of practice
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, agreements, letters, pleadings, cause papers, and other relevant documents
• Conduct legal research and keep updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments
• Attend to clients, courts, land offices, banks, developers, government departments, and other relevant parties when required
• Handle conveyancing and/or civil litigation matters depending on the candidate's area of practice
• Monitor and follow up on the progress of files, deadlines, payments, and outstanding matters
• Liaise with clients, counterpart solicitors, banks, developers, and other stakeholders
• Attend court hearings, case managements, meetings, signings, and other appointments when required
• Work closely with clerks and other team members to ensure files are handled efficiently and promptly

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

LL.B or equivalent

Job description

Handle and manage assigned legal matters and files from commencement to completion. Provide legal advice and opinions to clients on matters within the firm's areas of practice. Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, agreements, letters, pleadings, cause papers, and other relevant documents. Conduct legal research and keep updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments.

Key responsibilities

• Handle and manage assigned legal matters and files from commencement to completion
• Provide legal advice and opinions to clients on matters within the firm's areas of practice
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, agreements, letters, pleadings, cause papers, and other relevant documents
• Conduct legal research and keep updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments
• Attend to clients, courts, land offices, banks, developers, government departments, and other relevant parties when required
• Handle conveyancing and/or civil litigation matters depending on the candidate's area of practice
• Monitor and follow up on the progress of files, deadlines, payments, and outstanding matters
• Liaise with clients, counterpart solicitors, banks, developers, and other stakeholders
• Attend court hearings, case managements, meetings, signings, and other appointments when required
• Work closely with clerks and other team members to ensure files are handled efficiently and promptly

About you

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent qualification recognised in Malaysia

Called to the Malaysian Bar / admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor

Preferably with 3 years or more of relevant legal practice experience

Experience in SME-related legal matters or working with SME clients will be an added advantage

A proactive and positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally

Adaptable, responsible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Good drafting, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to manage multiple files and meet deadlines