Litigation Lawyer (Commercial Litigation) with 2-3 PQE

Chern & Co. and Advocates & Solictors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Litigation Lawyer with 3-4 years of PQE in commercial litigation to join their dynamic team. This role offers a clear path to partnership and emphasizes high-quality work in a supportive atmosphere. The firm values integrity, respect, and trust, making it ideal for an ambitious legal professional ready for a new challenge.

Benefits

Good remuneration package

Sensible working hours

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• Preferably 3-4 years of PQE in commercial litigation (excluding banking).
• Good command of the English and Bahasa Malaysia languages.
• Highly conscientious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation cases independently and guide juniors.
• Participate in broader corporate and commercial disputes.
• Contribute to a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Independent litigation case handling

Detail-oriented

Integrity

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Job description

Litigation Lawyer (Commercial Litigation) with 2-3 PQE

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This is a unique opportunity for a 3+ PQE associate seeking to join a small but dynamic and growing team. We offer exciting, high-quality work in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment with a strong work-life balance.

With the firm’s current structure, this role is ideal for an ambitious associate looking for a clear, unobstructed path to partnership in the short to medium term. If you're ready for a new challenge and eager to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

The applicant should ideally have the following attributes:

• Preferably 3-4 years of PQE with solid commercial litigation experience (excluding banking litigation)
• Ability to handle litigation cases independently and guide juniors
• Good command of the English and Bahasa Malaysia languages
• Highly conscientious, detail-oriented, and takes ownership of work
• Authentic, transparent, and operates with integrity in all dealings
• Exhibits behavior consistent with the firm’s values and builds relationships based on respect, trust, and integrity

Applicants who are available immediately or within short notice will have an added advantage.

Note: Candidates with a strong commercial litigation background (excluding banking litigation) are encouraged to apply, as our practice focuses on broader corporate and commercial disputes.

The successful candidate can expect a good remuneration package and sensible working hours. Apply for this role by attaching your detailed CV along with your current and expected salary.

Please note that we aim to give our candidates the best experience possible. This means we will only get in touch if you have been shortlisted for the role.

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