-Lead files confidently and provide strategic legal advice and representation.
-Draft and review high-level pleadings, contracts, and legal opinions.
-Manage client relationships and help grow the firm's clientele.
-Handle trials, hearings, mediations, and negotiations independently.
-Supervise junior lawyers, ensuring timely and high-quality work delivery.

1) Islamic Finance & Advisory
Advise banking and financial institution clients on Islamic finance compliance, risk management and regulatory matters
Handle high-volume recovery and foreclosure matters relating to Islamic banking facilities

2) Syariah & Inheritance Practice
Represent clients in Syariah court matters, both contentious and non-contentious
Handle matrimonial, family, and inheritance matters, including probate, letters of administration, wills, trusts, estate planning and wealth structuring
Manage sensitive and confidential matters involving high-net-worth individuals

3) Client & Stakeholder Management
Liaise with statutory bodies, government agencies, courts and private clients
Provide strategic legal advice and maintain strong client relationships

1) Independently handle Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPA) from A to Z, including sub-sale and developer projects

2) Oversee and lead the conveyancing departments daily operations and administrative staff

3) Coordinate and liaise with clients, purchasers, vendors, developers, banks and government authorities

4) Manage processes related to property transfers, redemption, discharge, stamping and CKHT

5) Ensure timely submission of legal documents to relevant parties including LHDN, land offices and financial institutions

6) Provide leadership, guidance, and training to junior staff and ensure adherence to firm procedures

7) Liaise and collaborate with other team leaders or partners within the firm to ensure seamless case progression

8) Maintain proper records of transactions, timelines and compliance with statutory requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1) Assist in handling complex corporate, commercial, and civil litigation matters across various stages of proceedings

2) Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and legal opinions

3) Support counsel in case strategy, trial preparation, and hearings

4) Review evidence and manage documentation for high-value and high-profile disputes

5) Liaise with clients, co-counsel, and instructing solicitors as required

1) Support in completion of our third-party partners (Channel Partners) ongoing due diligence requirements, including tracking and maintaining records, ensuring all key metrics, contracts and internal documents are accurate and up to date.
2) Support activities such as audits, rolling out new contract templates and responding to red flags identified during audit and monitoring.
3) Help create, update, and proofread related materials, such as training content, contract templates, questionnaires, and internal procedures. Contribute to research and process improvements using AI tools and other techniques.
4) Review and approve low-risk or routine customer interactions (e.g., gifts, sponsorships, donations, events) according to company guidelines.
5) Assist in reviewing documentation of customer interactions, compiling and analyzing data to identify compliance risks and trends using AI tools.
6) Help create, update, and proofread related materials such as training content, contract templates, standard work documents, and internal guidelines.
7) Assist in executing audit plans by collecting and organizing transaction data.
8) Support analysis of audit findings and preparation of summary reports.
9) Provide general administrative support and assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives as directed by the Compliance Director or Regional General Counsel.
10) Track progress of projects and risk mitigation plans.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Corporate / IP Lawyer to join our client's Penang office. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience with strong exposure in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating intellectual property agreements and clauses. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in high-level strategic work, advising clients on both corporate and IP matters.

Key Responsibilities
1) Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IP-related agreements, clauses, and corporate commercial contracts.
2)Advise on intellectual property protection, licensing, assignment, and enforcement strategies.
3)Provide strategic input on corporate and IP transactions, including due diligence and structuring.
4)Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored legal solutions.
5)Support the team on corporate advisory matters, including M&A, joint ventures, and compliance.
6) Engage in high-level strategic discussions with clients and stakeholders.

The Role:

As a junior to mid-level Associate, you will handle a broad range of high-value marine asset finance, banking, and project finance transactions across key Asia-Pacific markets (Korea, PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore). You will work alongside top-tier partners on market-leading deals, with responsibilities including:

1)Drafting and negotiating financing/leasing documentation.
2)Conducting legal research and due diligence.
3)Supporting client relationship and file management.

1) To assist lawyers in handling SPA and Loan Documentation for sub sale cases

2) To assist in Loan Agreements for financing and re-financing

3) All other related conveyancing matters such as discharge of charge / receipt and reassignment, tenancy agreements

4) Raise payment voucher and invoices, follow up on payment of invoices in a timely manner

5) To liaise with clients, agents, relevant government authorities and other relevant parties

6) Monitor progress and update client files

7) Other Ad-hoc assignments as required

1)Legal Advisory & Strategy
-Provide legal counsel to Group Chairman, Board and Senior Management on contracts, regulatory matters, employment law, corporate governance, and general business operations.
-Formulate and execute Group Legal & Compliance strategy aligned with business expansion and sustainability goals.
-Advise on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and cross-border project structures.
-Establish and lead the Legal Department, defining structure, systems, and policies.
-Ensure compliance with Malaysian legislation.
-Liaise with government authorities

2) Contract Management
-Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts with third parties, including contraction, procurement, services, commercial and logistics service agreements.

3)Business Development & Projects
-Support the Group's organic and external growth by assessing legal feasibility, preparing and negotiating pre-contracts (such as MOUs and NDAs), reviewing, drafting, and executing definitive agreements, and providing legal support for the launch and development of operations

4)Dispute Resolution & Litigation
-Oversee dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation strategies across all projects.
- Appoint and coordinate with external counsels as necessary, ensuring cost-effective and timely resolution.
-Provide proactive advice to prevent disputes and strengthen internal governance.
- Represent the company in negotiations and settlement discussions, as necessary.

5)Corporate Governance
-Lead all corporate legal matters, including overseeing company secretarial matters for Group's legal entities in collaboration with the Company Secretary, including board meetings, board resolutions, annual general meetings, dividends distribution, administrative changes and regulatory filings
-Ensure timely filings and adherence to corporate requirements under the Companies Act 2016.
-Oversee project risk management, ensuring contractual protection for the Group assets and IP.
-Support business units on bids, proposals, and procurement negotiations.

6)Regulatory, Compliance & ESG Governance
-Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, SEDA, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, MACC Act, PDPA, and ESG governance standards.
-Develop internal compliance and ethics frameworks, including anti-bribery policies and whistleblowing mechanisms.
-Handle internal queries on regulatory requirements and compliance policies and procedures.
-Assist in developing and implementing communication strategy and compliance training programs to assist employees and increase their awareness of the latest legal and ethical standards that apply to their jobs.
-Provide relevant regulatory and compliance advisory support and disseminate any changes across the business.
-Represent the Company in engagements with regulators, authorities, and external counsel.

7)Team Leadership & Collaboration
-Lead and develop team (non-lawyers).
-Provide training and guidance to internal departments on legal matters and risks.
-Collaborate closely with operations, finance, and HR teams.
-Work on any other projects and assignments as directed from time to time.

Role Overview

We are seeking junior to mid-level corporate/ commercial contracting lawyers to join our client's growing delivery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement contracts, tech contracts and NDAs. The role will also involve collaborating closely with their client's legal and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

1)Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including procurement, services, technology, and licensing agreements.
2)Provide input on contract risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations.
3)Liaise with client stakeholders, including legal, procurement, and business teams, to align on contract terms and delivery timelines.
4)Maintain accurate records and contribute to knowledge management and process improvement initiatives.