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Associate (Fully Remote)

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Our client is a leading UK law firm that combines cutting-edge technology with top-tier legal expertise to revolutionise the transactional law space, with a clientele spanning across the financial services space including global financial institutions, private equity and investment firms.

Our client is looking for an Associate who will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced associates globally in corporate transactions and the commercial industry.

This role offers the following exciting opportunities:

  • Opportunity to work in a tech-enabled law firm
  • Work with leading global financial institutions and investment firms
  • Gain valuable real-world legal experience


What you'll do:

As an associate, your role will be diverse and challenging, and your ability to work effectively within an international team will be crucial.

The primary responsibilities are:

  • Draft and negotiate M&A pipeline documents
  • Directly counsel clients, providing valuable real-world legal experience
  • Perform general corporate duties, including maintaining the register of members and directors
  • Collaborate with clients to compile essential data for the creation and ongoing updates of structure charts
  • Monitor project timelines, compile weekly progress reports, and communicate updates to clients
  • Support the drafting, reviewing, and management of legal documentation for corporate transactions
  • Handle the preparation, filing, and management of business entity documents with State agencies for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships
  • Ensure strict adherence to legal compliance and regulations


What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Associate position will bring a strong academic background in law. You should have the ability to work effectively within a small team while demonstrating attention to detail and independent work capabilities. Basic IT skills along with conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities are required. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, self-motivated, willing to learn new things, and able to use their initiative.

  • Law degree equivalent
  • 2 - 4 PQE preferred and admitted as an advocate & solicitor
  • Ability to work effectively within a small team
  • Attention to detail and independent work capabilities
  • Ability to use initiative


What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to revolutionising the transactional law space using an optimal blend of cutting-edge technology and top-tier legal expertise. They believe in collaborating with their customers to deliver tailored solutions that leverage the appropriate blend of technology and service for each individual use case. They offer the opportunity to gain valuable legal experience in a tech-enabled law firm, working with a client base that includes leading global financial institutions and investment firms. The chance to join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team with the chance to learn from experienced lawyers across multiple jurisdictions is an added advantage.


What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now or contact me at kimmy.khoo@robertwalters.com.my for more information.

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: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: O1GBSH-642A4F90

Date posted: 17 December 2024

Consultant: Kimmy Khoo

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