Legal Counsel (In-house)

eLawyer Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Malaysia is seeking a Legal Counsel (In-house) with 3 to 6 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution. The candidate must be fluent in Mandarin and hold a law degree with minimum second-class upper honours. The position emphasizes independent work, legal drafting, and professional growth through mentorship. This role is open to Malaysian citizens only.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Admitted (or awaiting admission) as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• Ability to handle complex litigation matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle Litigation & Dispute Resolution matters.
• Draft legal documents and perform legal research.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Engage in a variety of contentious legal work.
• Commit to professional growth through mentorship.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written)

Strong legal drafting skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree with minimum second-class upper honours (2:1)

Job description

https://acv.vc/about/ac-ventures-malaysia/

Overview

Our client is one of the most reputable venture capitalist investors in Southeast Asia and is currently looking for a candidate with the following background to be part of the growing and friendly team.

Why should you apply for this role?

• Mentorship with a senior industry leader.
• One of the largest venture capital firms in the Southeast Asian region.
• Exposure to interesting and challenging work.

Job Title

Legal Counsel (In-house)

Employment Type

Full Time / Permanent

Location

N/A

Working Experience

3–6 years

Professional Qualification

N/A

Expiry Date

26/11/2025

Responsibilities

1. Handle Litigation & Dispute Resolution matters: You will be working on legal disputes, both in court (litigation) and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (e.g., arbitration).

2. Draft legal documents and perform legal research: Strong drafting and analytical skills are required to prepare legal opinions, court submissions, contracts, etc.

3. Work independently and in a team: Manage cases on your own but also collaborate with others, including partners and colleagues.

4. Engage in a variety of contentious legal work: Areas include commercial litigation, international arbitration, corporate disputes, restructuring & insolvency, employment disputes, tax issues, fraud & asset recovery.

5. Commit to professional growth: Show interest in developing your litigation and dispute resolution skills further.

6. Receive direct mentorship and guidance: Work under experienced partners and gain hands‑on legal exposure.

Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written) – this is required.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of post‑qualification experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Education: Law degree with minimum second‑class upper honours (2:1) or equivalent from a reputable university.
• Admission: Admitted (or awaiting admission) as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.
• Skills: Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle complex litigation matters effectively.
• Personal Attributes: Independent, collaborative, keen interest in contentious legal work, committed to professional and legal development.

How to apply

Interested candidates should specify their current and expected salary, and submit their cover letter, detailed resume, academic certificates and transcripts (from SPM onwards) and a recent passport‑size photo to [e-mail].

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.

Contact Info

Contact Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Office Hour: Mon – Fri 0900 – 0600

Website: https://acv.vc/about/ac-ventures-malaysia/