Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal Work

• Assist lawyers in preparing, drafting, formatting, reviewing and proofreading corporate and commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Assist with documents such as NDAs, service agreements, employment agreements, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, share sale documents, loan agreements, IP-related agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Conduct basic legal and corporate research and assist lawyers in preparing advice, summaries and transaction documents.
• Assist with corporate transactions, including investments, share issuances and transfers, restructuring, financing and other shareholder or business arrangements.
• Support legal due diligence, including reviewing corporate documents, agreements and information provided by clients.
• Assist on corporate matters requiring knowledge of the Companies Act 2016, including directors, shareholders, share capital and corporate approvals.
• Prepare document checklists, closing sets, signing packs and assist with execution and completion of transactions.
• Coordinate with clients and counterparties for documents, information, signatures and transaction updates.
• Maintain proper matter files, precedents and transaction records.
• Track statutory and transactional deadlines and ensure matters are followed through properly.

General

• Communicate professionally with clients and external parties.
• Maintain accurate digital files and internal matter records.
• Assist lawyers with matter management, scheduling and follow-ups where required.
• Support other legal and operational matters depending on the needs of the firm.

Requirements

• Must have a reliable working laptop and mobile device suitable for day-to-day work and communication.
• Diploma or Degree in Law is preferred. Candidates from Corporate Administration, Business or related disciplines with relevant experience may also be considered.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• 1-2 years' experience in a law firm, corporate practice, company secretarial firm or legal department is an advantage.
• Strong interest in corporate law, commercial contracts and business transactions.
• Basic understanding of the Companies Act 2016 and corporate documentation is an advantage.
• Able to draft and communicate confidently in English.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Comfortable adopting legal technology and productivity tools.
• Strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Able to think critically rather than simply follow instructions.
• Responsible, organised and reliable in following matters through to completion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities may change depending on client and transaction requirements.