Senior Legal Associate

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a highly motivated Legal Associate to advise a multinational client portfolio on complex corporate and commercial matters. You will work with leading practitioners on high-value transactions and cross-border advisory work in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with at least three years PQE in corporate and commercial practice, fluent in English and Chinese, with strong drafting, research and analytical skills to review and

Qualifications

• PQE of at least 3 years in corporate and commercial practice.
• Strong academic credentials in law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and documents.
• Conduct due diligence for M&A, investments and financing.
• Perform legal research and provide commercially focused advice.
• Assist in corporate restructuring, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and external advisers.
• Manage transactions efficiently while upholding high standards.

Skills

PQE 3+ yrs

Corporate & Commercial Law

Due Diligence

Drafting & Negotiation

English & Chinese

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Legal Associate to become part of our growing practice, advising a sophisticated portfolio of multinational corporations, public-listed companies, and financial institutions on complex corporate and commercial matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to work alongside leading practitioners on high-value transactions, strategic advisory work, and cross-border matters in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, transaction documents, and corporate documentation.

Conduct legal due diligence exercises and prepare reports for mergers, acquisitions, investments and financing transactions.

Undertake detailed legal research and provide practical, commercially focused advice.

Assist in corporate restructuring, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and governance matters.

Liaise directly with clients, regulators, counterparties and external advisers.

Manage transactions and matters efficiently while maintaining the highest professional standards.

About you

Qualified lawyer with a minimum of three (3) years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial legal practice.

Strong academic credentials and a solid grounding in corporate law principles.

Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills.

Articulate, confident and capable of communicating effectively in both English and Chinese (written and spoken), with the ability to review, draft and negotiate documents and correspondence in Chinese.

Commercially minded, proactive and detail-oriented.

Strong organisational and matter management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory work, capital markets, banking and finance, or related transactional practice areas will be an advantage.