Halim Hong & Quek (‘HHQ’), a well-established decades-old Malaysian entity and envisions being the leading law firm in Malaysia, trusted for its legal excellence and integrity. Our mission is to empower everybody with the law. As a firm, we believe that we can achieve success through cultivating an ecosystem of legal entrepreneurial spirit, continuous efforts in staff learning and development, and a commitment to the digitization of legal services.
Following our growth strategies, we seek the best, most talented, and passionate professionals to take up the following challenging positions and are eager to grow with a global firm.
Legal Associate - Real Estate /Banking & Finance
Key Requirements
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate and a minimum of 2-3 years PQE in corporate and commercial law, with a strong focus on company law and real estate matters.
- Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, commenting a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, with a particular focus on transactions involving company law and real estate assets.
- Able to provide legal advice on corporate real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development. Experience in corporate banking is a plus.
- Experience in drafting / reviewing board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate governance documents.
- Possess experience in leadership roles - guided and mentored teams, including both junior associates and senior executives
- Understand financial aspects related to real estate transactions, including financing and security documentation is an advantage.
- Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Able to communicate in Mandarin would be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Involve in drafting, reviewing, commenting a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, sale and purchase agreement.
- Provide legal advice on real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, loans.
- Involve in drafting / reviewing board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate governance documents.
- Act as a direct support role to partners, involving strategic discussions and firm’s business development related matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues and ensure timely reporting to partners.
- Work with minimum supervision.
- Be prompt in responding to client inquiries and proactive in providing updates on case progress.
Application Submission Requirements
Malaysian Citizens who meet the above criteria are invited to apply with a comprehensive curriculum vitae, details of achievements, credentials, membership records of professional institutions, employment history, supporting testimonials, and expected remuneration.
All applications will be duly acknowledged, but only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.