Corporate ASSOCIATE

Donovan & Ho’s corporate & commercial practice group is looking for a corporate associate.

About the Role – Corporate Associate

You will report directly to Shawn Ho, head of the corporate & commercial practice group. You will work with our team of experienced lawyers to provide legal services to our clients across a range of corporate and commercial matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft and review corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, and licensing agreements
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on various corporate and commercial issues (on a wide range of industries, analyzing unique / disruptive business models)
  • Assist with corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions of private non-listed companies, and corporate restructurings, private VC fundraising exercises involving preference shares, SAFEs, convertible notes and debt instruments
  • Provide advice, guidance and interact directly with clients on various corporate and commercial issues. Exposure to a wide portfolio of clients, from startups to SMEs to MNCs.
  • Assist with the preparation of legal opinions and advice on various corporate and commercial matters

The successful candidate will join a team whose work has been consistently recognised by legal rankings like the Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Asialaw. We have built a reputation of delivering services that is practical, easy to understand and business savvy. You will be expected to deliver these service standards for our clients.

Key Requirements

  • PQE 1 – 4 years of relevant experience in a corporate law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Must have continuous experience in corporate & commercial advisory and M&A transactions.
  • Strong drafting and communication skills
  • Must have keen interest to develop skills and knowledge in corporate practice.
  • Strong command of English, with the ability to write concisely and with clarity.
  • Excellent analytical and research skills
  • Versatility and awareness in handling different types of personalities and situations
  • Open minded and a strong ‘learner’s attitude’
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Salary and Benefits

    • Competitive salary depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications
    • Parking allowance
    • Group insurance coverage upon confirmation
    • Semi-flexi work arrangements (remote work possible for most days of the week)
    • In depth learning & exposure across multiple areas & skills, with the aim of becoming a holistic corporate lawyer & advisor
    • You will pick up soft skills, presentation skills and client management skills with opportunities to develop into a well-balanced corporate lawyer.

    Application Instructions

    Interested applicants can send their cover letter and CVs to shawn@dnh.com.my with the subject “APPLICATION – CORPORATE ASSOCIATE”

    Applications must comply with our firm’s application requirements.

    Closing date: 1 November 2024