Legal Associate/Lawyer - Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Tee & Teoh Advocates and Solicitors

    Tee & Teoh Advocates and Solicitors
    Tee & Teoh Advocates and Solicitors Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Tee & Teoh is a dynamic legal firm incepted in August 1999 and was reconstituted in September 2002. The firm currently consists of 4 partners, 8 legal associates and 20 other paralegal supporting staff. All our partners have vast experience in conveyancing and corporate and 3 of the partners have been practicing for more than 22 years. Our lawyers bring years of experience to meet every legal need.

    We take pride in being our client's accountable companion on every step of the way. We provide professional competent, and comprehensive legal advice to our client and our team works tirelessly to serve our clients' legal needs from start to finish.

    Tee & Teoh drives to achieve excellence in all our dealings. We provide solution-oriented legal advice to our clients' personal and business needs. It is important to us that we not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations and add value to their businesses by improving their success.

    Tee & Teoh serves the legal needs of our clients with innovative solutions and personalized services. We are committed to make the legal process as simple as possible. As we progress, we also take advantage of the advancement in technology to monitor and manage the risks for all our cases and projects.

    The Role

    We are continuously seeking out talented and driven individuals with strong work ethics to become part of our team. Our focus is on fostering and developing future leaders within our organization. Emphasizing a shared journey of learning and growth, we take pride in being reliable partners for our clients throughout their journey. Our work culture is built on the principles of mutual respect, creating a harmonious atmosphere among all members of our firm.

    As a Conveyancing/ Corporate and Commercial/ Litigation Associate at our firm, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive legal services across various practice areas. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks and will involve working closely with clients, colleagues, and relevant authorities.

    Your responsibilities will include:

    Conveyancing:

    • Handle sale and purchase agreements (including developer projects and sub-sale);
    • Handle all loan documentation for end-financing;
    • Handle all other conveyancing matters such as tenancy agreements, perfection of transfer and charge, discharge of charge/receipt and reassignment, and etc;
    • Liaise with clients, banks and relevant authorities in government departments;
    • Monitor the progress of clients' files, to maintain and update file status on our operation system;
    • To administer files and maintain correspondences and documents in a proper filing system.

    Corporate and Commercial:

    • Providing legal advice and support in corporate transactions;
    • Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;
    • Assisting in the formation and dissolution of companies, partnerships, and other business entities;
    • Conducting legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
    • Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and other business-related meetings; and
    • Collaborating with the litigation department to handle any disputes or legal issues arising in corporate and commercial matters.

    Litigation:

    • Assisting in all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents;
    • Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries and legal arguments;
    • Representing clients in court hearings, arbitrations, and mediations;
    • Liaising with clients to provide updates on case progress and strategy;
    • Assisting in settlement negotiations and exploring alternative dispute resolution methods; and
    • Supporting the senior litigation team in various aspects of case management.

    Ideal Profile

    Requirements:

    • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in law and possess a valid Practicing Certificate;
    • Good command in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia to be able to liaise effectively to different stakeholders across the region.
    • At least 2 years experience in conveyancing, corporate and commercial or litigation is preferred, however fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply, comprehensive training will be provided; and
    • Candidates must possess a good attitude, self motivated, responsible, willing to learn, able to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision.

    What's on Offer?

    • A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
    • Leadership Role
    • Work in a company with a solid track record of performance