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Legal Counsel, NewLaw Provider

Legal Counsel, NewLaw Provider

NOVA8Kuah, Kedah, Malaysia
1 day ago
Job description

We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Corporate M&A Associate / Senior Associate to join the in-house legal team of a dynamic, Singapore-based New Law provider.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Legal Counsel to join a tech-enabled, entrepreneurial team driving transformation in the legal industry. You'll play a critical role advising on legal matters, being part of key internal projects, and fostering growth.

The selected candidate will be based remotely in Malaysia , though there may also be an opportunity for international relocation further down the line.

Overview

Role : Corporate M&A Associate / Senior Associate in an in-house legal team. Location : Remote in Malaysia (potential relocation later). Industry : New Law provider with a tech-enabled, entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advisory in corporate / M&A matters and support internal projects.
  • Collaborate with the founder and CEO to help grow the business to the next level.
  • Engage with stakeholders and contribute to growth initiatives in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years post-qualification experience at an international or leading local law firm.
  • Qualification in Malaysia or another Commonwealth jurisdiction.
  • Proven experience within either a corporate commercial environment or an M&A environment.
  • Excellent communication and client-management skills, and the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders.
  • Please only apply if you are currently based in Malaysia .

    NOVA8 empowers talented lawyers to achieve success on their own terms by opening up a new world of legal opportunities and supporting them at every stage of their journey.

    We help our clients to succeed in an increasingly competitive global marketplace by providing them with a range of innovative legal solutions, driving cost efficiencies without compromising on quality.

    NOVA8 Pte. Ltd. UEN K and EA 17S8782

    Seniority level

  • Associate
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Legal
  • Industries

  • Law Practice and Legal Services
  • Note : Some boilerplate items such as referrals or platform-specific notices have been removed to focus on the job content. This posting remains compliant with a typical EEO notice as applicable.

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