Legal Associate

1 day ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Rishi & Partners Full time

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Rishi & Partners is a boutique law firm based in the heart of the Golden Triangle. We handle a wide range of commercial and corporate litigation, alternative dispute resolution, advisory, compliance, regulatory, and transactional engagements.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate position, potentially within one of the firms under the Fidelity Group Legal Practice i.e. Messrs James & Co. The Associate will be responsible for handling various legal matters/files related to Commercial/Corporate Dispute Resolution, Advisory, Compliance/Regulatory, transactional engagements/assignments, and Real Estate/Conveyancing matters. This includes conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, providing legal advice, and representing clients in court when necessary. The Associate will also support client management and contribute to business development activities.

Job Responsibilities

  1. To assist in Litigation and Corporate Advisory files and Conveyancing matters.
  2. Handling and managing tasks/assignments, collating, reviewing and analysing contracts/documents, drafting of agreements, letters of demand, general letters, drafting of cause papers pertaining to litigation, research, attending court, attending meetings, handling clients, assisting/conducting hearings, full trial, appeals, reviewing, preparing and drafting real property transactions/agreements, and other related work.
  3. Managing & administering multiple files, corresponding with clients, preparing status reports and ensuring that the files are always duly monitored & in order at all times.
  4. Contribution to the Firm's Business Development.
  5. Assist in other general tasks/assignments as assigned by the Firm.

Requirements

  • 1 - 2 years post qualification experience in civil/corporate/commercial litigation/conveyancing.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and as a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet collection targets set.
  • Good command of the English and Malay (emphasis) languages, written and spoken.
  • Proficient and tech-savvy in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, Google Meet platform, and WhatsApp.
  • Good research, drafting and opinion writing skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
  • Continuous learner, willing to reskill and upskill.
  • High sense of accountability.

Salary RM3,500.00 - RM5,000.00 (subject to experience and qualifications)

Benefits *subject to strict T&C on each respective benefit:

  • Annual Bonus / Additional remuneration (discretionary).
  • Annual Medical & Dental Allowances.
  • Travelling privileges.
  • Training & Development.
Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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