Senior Legal Associate (Litigation)

eLawyer; Penang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique IP firm in Penang seeks a Senior Legal Associate (Litigation) with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience. Key responsibilities include conducting trials and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor of law degree and demonstrate proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu. Knowledge of corporate and intellectual property law is advantageous. This position is open exclusively to Malaysian citizens, offering a full-time permanent contract with a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in litigation dealing with contested matters.
• Knowledge in corporate matters and intellectual property is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Chinese speaking and writing is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trials, hearings, and discovery processes.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Draft pleadings and legal documents.
• Prepare witnesses for court appearances.
• Communicate with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Conduct research on legal issues.
• Interview witnesses and gather evidence.
• Draft legal briefs and motions.
• Present cases in court.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent and reliable

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu

Good advocacy skills

Good research skills

Education

Bachelor of law degree

Job description

OverviewChung Chambers is a boutique IP commercialisation & valuation specialised Legal Firm based in Penang, Malaysia specialising in Intellectual Property practice and providing a wide range of Commercial & Corporate related Legal services including General/Civil Litigation, IP Litigation & Corporate Litigation.

Job Title: Senior Legal Associate (Litigation)

Position Level: Legal Assistant / Associate

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Penang, MALAYSIA

Working Experience: 5 - 8 Year(s)

Education Level: Professional Qualification

Expiry Date: 05/02/2026

Responsibilities

• Conducting trials, hearings, discovery, including issuing subpoenas, conducting interviews, and reviewing documents
• Negotiating with opposing counsel to reach settlement agreements
• Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, such as motions and discovery requests
• Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony
• Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments
• Conducting research on legal issues associated with cases
• Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts to support the client's case
• Drafting legal briefs and motions to be submitted to the court
• Strategising & presenting cases in court by arguing facts and citing laws to support the client's position

Requirements

• Bachelor of law degree from recognised university with Malaysian Practising Certificate
• at least 5 years experience & above in litigation dealing with contested matters
• Knowledge and experience in corporate matters and intellectual property are an added advantage.

Multilingual applicants will be prioritised.

• Detailed-oriented with a good and optimistic working attitude.
• Independent, meticulous, reliable, responsible, and accountable.
• Driven and persuasive.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu is required.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines, pressure and take instructions well.
• Good advocacy, drafting and research skills.

Proficient in Chinese speaking and writing will be value added.

This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.