Senior Legal Associate

Raslan Loong, Shen & Eow; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Raslan Loong, Shen & Eow in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Legal Associate to handle a broad range of corporate, commercial, banking, finance, and real estate matters. This full-time, on-site role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, performing due diligence, and advising clients on complex transactions.

You will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to knowledge management, and support business development initiatives such as proposals and seminars.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with proven experience handling corporate, commercial, finance and related matters.
• High proficiency in Chinese reading, writing and communication.
• Good analytical skills to assess risks, interpret legislation and provide practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and transaction documents across multiple practice areas.
• Conduct due diligence and assist in deal structuring and deal execution.
• Provide legal opinions and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Liaise with clients, counterparties and external advisors; mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Law

Corporate & Commercial

Finance & Banking

Real Estate

Chinese language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent); Malaysia admission

Job description

Company Description

Raslan Loong, Shen & Eow is a medium-sized, dynamic law firm tracing its roots to Raslan Loong, founded in 1995. The firm’s team brings together diverse legal backgrounds, and is highly regarded for its work in Corporate and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Property, Intellectual Property, and Technology and Telecoms. As a member of Ally Law, the firm offers multi-jurisdictional capabilities for cross-border transactions and access to a wide spectrum of international legal expertise, providing team members with exposure to complex and international matters.

Role Description

The Senior Legal Associate is a full-time, on-site position based in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, the individual will handle a broad range of legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and transaction documents across corporate, commercial, banking, finance, and real estate practice areas. The role involves providing legal opinions, managing due diligence exercises, preparing transaction structures, and supporting deal execution for domestic and cross-border matters. The Senior Legal Associate will liaise with clients, counterparties, and external advisors, conduct legal research on complex issues, and ensure work complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. The individual will also mentor junior lawyers, contribute to knowledge management, and support business development initiatives such as proposals, seminars, and thought leadership pieces.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with proven experience handling corporate, commercial, finance, and related legal matters.


• High and effective proficiency in Chinese reading, writing and communication


• Good analytical skills to assess legal risks, interpret legislation and case law, and provide practical, well-reasoned advice.


• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent); admission to practice in Malaysia is required, with additional international qualifications considered an advantage.


• Several years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably in relevant practice areas.


• Strong client service orientation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines