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Associate, Legal (Banking Finance & Projects)

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Associate, Legal within the Banking Finance & Projects practice group . This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in Islamic finance, corporate banking, and debt capital markets will be highly valued. The ideal candidate will have experience in private practice with clients consisting of major banks or borrowers. Your strong technical, drafting, client relationship, and commercial skills will be key to your success in this role. You'll also bring an outgoing personality, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to client service ethics.

What you'll do:

As an Associate, Legal field, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice on matters related to Islamic finance, corporate banking, and debt capital markets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing legal documents while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

  • Provide expert legal advice on matters related to Islamic finance, corporate banking, and debt capital markets.
  • Draft and review legal documents ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
  • Apply your commercial skills to contribute to business development activities.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and changes in law that may impact clients.
  • Demonstrate leadership within the team by mentoring junior staff and leading by example.

What you bring:

As an Associate, Legal you bring a wealth of experience from similar firm environments where you've honed your technical skills including drafting legal documents. Your excellent client relationship management skills have been proven through your experience working with major banks or borrowers. You possess commercial acumen which allows you to contribute effectively to business development activities. Your knowledge of industry trends and changes in law is always up-to-date which enables you to provide the best advice to your clients. Lastly, your leadership qualities shine through in your ability to mentor junior staff.

  • min. 4-5 years of PQE
  • Candidates with proven experience in Islamic finance, corporate banking, or debt capital markets will be viewed favorably
  • Strong technical skills including drafting legal documents.
  • Excellent client relationship management skills.
  • Commercial acumen with the ability to contribute to business development activities.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and changes in law.
  • Leadership qualities with experience mentoring junior staff.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a reputable law firm known for its commitment to excellence and client service. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Their focus on continuous learning and development ensures that their employees are always at the forefront of industry trends and changes in law. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values your expertise and offers opportunities for career advancement.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply now!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Secretarial

Focus: Banking & Finance

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: Z5I9GN-1C04D5E5

Date posted: 19 February 2025

Consultant: Lindy Ho

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