Litigation Associate

eLawyer Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established litigation firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Litigation Associate to manage corporate and commercial legal matters. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of PQE and possess strong legal research and drafting skills. This role includes responsibilities such as handling litigation files and engaging directly with clients. Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of PQE in litigation.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, submissions, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies.
• Engage with clients and manage litigation files.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Job description

Overview

Our client is an established litigation firm based in Malaysia, recognized for its expertise in civil and commercial dispute resolution.

Job Title: Litigation Associate

Corporate / M&A / Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Working Experience: 1 - 4 Year(s)

Expiry Date: 18/11/2025

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of corporate and commercial litigation matters, including shareholder and director disputes, land and property issues, fraud and conspiracy claims, trust and fiduciary litigation, insolvency-related cases, with some exposure to intellectual property disputes.
• Draft pleadings, submissions, and correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and case strategies.
• Engage directly with clients and counsel to manage litigation files effectively.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years PQE.
• Litigation experience in corporate and commercial matters is essential.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Demonstrates initiative, is a team player, and has a genuine interest in dispute resolution.
• Experience or interest in fraud, insolvency, and trust matters is an added advantage.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.