Corporate Associate

• 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.

• 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.

Interested applicants can send their cover letter and CVs to with the subject "APPLICATION - CORPORATE ASSOCIATE"
Applications must comply with our firm's application requirements:-https://dnh.com.my/careers/application-requirements
Closing date: 1 November 2024