Employer:
Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong
B-11-8, Level 11, Megan Avenue II
Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: 0322033388
Job Description:
We are looking for an Associate, Dispute Resolution ("DR") who will work directly with the Partner/Head of DR Department. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of civil litigation matters e.g. corporate, commercial, contractual, banking, employment, tortious, and cross-border matters, and is expected to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities as a competent and diligent Advocate and Solicitor.
Main responsibilities will include the following:
To assist on drafting of cause papers, research and submission including handling of family law matters, Probate & Admin, and Arbitration.
To attend case management proceedings, matters in chambers, hearings, and trials.
To provide properly considered opinions and meet tight timelines.
To be able to understand and apply diverse areas of law.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum 3 years PQE;
Good command of English; BM and Mandarin will be an advantage;
Able to perform a variety of tasks both under supervision and/or independently;
Good research, drafting, and opinion-writing skills;
Thorough, diligent & responsible;
Good time management & punctuality;
Able to work under pressure.
Job Start Date:01 March 2024
Overview of Organisation:
Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong was founded in 1999. Our founder partners were part of the regional cross-border team of a law firm in South East Asia with experience in cross-border investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. From 2001 to 2011, we were affiliated with an international law firm operating across many jurisdictions within the Asia Pacific region. From an initial team of 3 founder partners in 1999, we have grown to 40 lawyers comprising 12 partners and 28 associates today.#J-18808-Ljbffr