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At Rajah & Tann Asia, we take investment in human capital very seriously. Our search is never ending to find like-minded people with the same passion, pursuit of excellence, ethos and work ethic. Above all, people with our DNA, single-mindedness and pride for a job well done in everything we do. In return, we offer a work environment which is challenging, dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive and founded on mutual respect and support for a healthy work life balance. If these values which are as important to you as it is to us, contact us now. We are searching for you!
With over 1,000 fee earners in the region working towards one shared goal of giving our clients the home advantage, we are the Lawyers Who Know Asia and we are looking for passionate and like-minded individuals who can contribute to our team and grow with us. We are Rajah & Tann Asia, one of the largest regional networks comprising award winning law firms with offices in 10 countries. Individually, each firm offers the highest standards of service to locally based clients. Collectively, we handle the most complex regional and cross border deals
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Christopher & Lee Ong is a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia and is one of the leading top-tier law firms, ranked by leading legal publications.
We are a firm where tradition meets cutting-edge practice, we are forward-thinking people who are passionate about driving innovation in the legal field.
We believe that, more than anything else, it’s this love of what we do that has enabled us to become one of Asia’s most dynamic and innovative law firms.
If you share our belief and ambitions, we welcome you to know us better.
Vacancies
Is Christopher & Lee Ong the law firm you are looking for?
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If so, we warmly invite you to browse the application details on this page
and we look forward to meeting you.
To apply, please write in with your detailed CV, educational certificates and transcripts to clo-info@christopherleeong.com.
PARTNER-LEVEL LAWYER IN CAPITAL MARKETS / MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS PRACTICE TO PROVIDE TRANSACTION-SUPPORT SERVICES [CLO – KL]
What are we looking for?
We are looking to hire a Partner-level lawyer to join our Capital Markets / Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. The position will be located within our Malaysian-network firm Christopher & Lee Ong in Kuala Lumpur.
The ideal candidate will have worked in a well-established law firm focusing on a range of corporate transactions, including public and private mergers & acquisitions, and private equity investments.
The Role Will Involve
- Providing legal support on a broad range of transactions including placements; rights issues; bonus issues and other secondary issues, issues of bonds, continuing listing requirements; corporate disclosure and corporate governance, capital and corporate restructuring, and employee share schemes.
- Providing support on the full spectrum of legal issues involving the following transactions in Singapore as well as the wider ASEAN region, such as:
- Acquisitions and divestments of companies (both public and private), businesses and assets
- Takeovers (hostile, contested and uncontested) of Singapore listed companies
- Reverse takeovers (RTOs)
- Mergers, amalgamations and schemes of arrangements
- Delistings, privatisations, de-mergers and corporate restructurings
- Private equity investments
The list of duties and responsibilities is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and therefore, may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Key Skills and Experience
- Malaysian and/or Singapore qualified lawyer with minimum 7 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience in corporate transactions, including public and private mergers & acquisitions, and private equity investments.
- Good grounding in legal knowledge and skills.
- Commitment to technical excellence and delivering excellent client service.
- Possess initiative, drive and commercial acumen, and works well in a team.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills.
Number of Position: | 2 |
PQE Qualifications: | 2 – 5 years |
Description of position: | We are looking for mid-level associates to join our Equity Capital Markets practice group to advise clients on capital markets transactions, including IPOs, take-over and mergers, private placements, rights issues, other fund-raising exercises. The candidate will be working with other corporate Capital Markets team members and other members within the Rajah & Tann Asia network as a single team in order to provide multi-jurisdictional yet seamless legal services to clients. |
Requirement: |
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Please send your application by email to experiencehire@christopherleeong.com, indicating the subject matter/heading as “Associate/Senior Associate – Equity Capital Markets”. | |
Description
We are looking for an Associate to join our well-recognised Conveyancing/Corporate Commercial practice group at Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO).
The candidate will be required to prepare documentation in relation to sub sale of properties and other real estate matters, in conducting legal research, performing legal due diligence and preparing drafts of transaction documents in complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving M&A, JVs, PE / VC investments, share acquisitions and strategic alliances.
He / she will be part of a dedicated team of Conveyancing/Corporate M&A lawyers who will work closely with other member firms of the Rajah & Tann Asia network to provide clients with commercial and sound solutions.
The candidate will benefit from CLO’s fully integrated approach to advising clients; by drawing upon subject-matter expertise from our market leading and highly ranked practice areas of Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), Projects, Infrastructure & Energy, Competition, Shipping and Trade.
Requirement
- Conveyancing experience and general corporate experience.
- Hons. degree from a renowned university.
- Mandarin abilities is an advantage.
- PQE Qualification: 2-3 years PQE preferred.
Interested applicants may send your application to may.lim@christopherleeong.com
Based in Kuala Lumpur, the candidate will be working closely with the accounts team in discharging accounting related work.
This role will report to the Finance Partners / Accounts Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day accounting, billing and other finance functions.
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks and other office duties where required
- Able to meet strict schedules with minimum supervision
Background:
- Minimum LCCI or other relevant professional qualifications.
- Minimum 2 years of similar working experience in a computerized accounting environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Hardworking, Responsible, Good interpersonal skills and a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM3,500.00 – RM7,500.00 per month
Schedule:
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in MS Office applications?
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LCCI Certificate or relevant professional qualifications (Preferred)
Interested applicants may send your application to may.lim@christopherleeong.com
Number of Positions: | 1 |
PQE Qualifications: | Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in a Banking & Finance practice of a major law firm. |
Description of position: | We are looking for a driven and dependable senior associate/associate to join a team working on banking & finance and project development matters. You will work on complex transactions across various industries, with a focus on infrastructure and project financing matters. You will be heavily involved in the deal structuring, negotiation and documentation process, and will be expected to lead and guide junior associates. |
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Please send your application by email to both experiencedhire@christopherleeong.com and jack.chor@christopherleeong.com, indicating the subject matter/heading as “Senior Associate/Associate – Banking & Finance and Project Development”. | |
Interested applicants may send in CV, Transcripts (SPM or equivalent onwards) and Cover Letter (optional) to experiencedhire@christopherleeong.com
Interested applicants may send in CV, Transcripts (SPM or equivalent onwards) and Cover Letter (optional) to graduates@christopherleeong.com
Role
To head the Finance Department (upon retirement of Account Manager), provide strategic leadership and overall supervision and solution and be in charge of all Finance and Accounts related matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling reports, and analysing industry trends.
- Oversee the operations and development of the finance department, including budgeting, policy creation, and regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Supervise the preparation of monthly and annual account reconciliations, and ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.
- Advise executive management on financial decisions and strategies.
- Manage the documentation of the Firm’s financial status and forecasts.
Interested applicants may send your application to may.lim@christopherleeong.com
Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) is a full-service legal network spread out over 10 countries in Asia. One unified team, one commitment and one standard.
The RTA Academy is the primary regional Learning & Development resource for the network of more than 1500 legal and business professionals. It curates and delivers regional learning and developmental opportunities and cultivates the RTA culture to grow strong bonds and relationships across the regional network.
Junior Instructional Designer (Legal), Rajah & Tann Asia Academy
The successful candidate will work closely with the RTA Academy team to curate and assess legal content, determine end-learning goals.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team to curate and design internal learning and development content that is engaging, creative, and interactive to be delivered through different modalities
- Work with the team to ensure that legal content is regularly reviewed and promptly updated
- Work with the various regional teams to ensure strategic alignment of learning and development goals and strategies
- Perform functional testing of e-learning content to ensure quality and requisite standards are achieved
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements | Must Haves
- Undergraduate degree in law
- Minimum 1 year work experience in the legal or business sectors
- Excellent legal knowledge and research capabilities
- Excellent drafting, research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and accurately convey information and ideas
- Critical requirement: Proficiency with MS Office and other tools, and ability to learn and use different e-learning tools and platforms with minimal supervision.
Requirements | Nice to Have
- Experience with designing courses, modules, and programmes in collaboration with subject matter experts
- Some proficiency with video editing and subtitling
- Knowledge management in a large law firm or business environment.
Attributes
- Self-motivated and results-oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong English Language communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to interact effectively with a diverse audience across the network
- Meticulous and well organised
- Team player.
This permanent position, is primarily work-from-home and not open to individuals currently completing the Bar Examinations or Certificate in Legal Practice examinations.
Interested candidates, particularly those not pursuing legal practice, or those who have had to step back from the workplace for various reasons, are invited to apply online with a cover letter and a comprehensive resume. Please submit your application with a cover letter via email to may.lim@christopherleeong.co.
Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Interested applicants may send in CV, Transcripts (SPM or equivalent onwards) and Cover Letter (optional) to clo-info@christopherleeong.com
We would love to hear from you
Please do contact us if you have any further questions about careers with Christopher & Lee Ong or visit our Rajah & Tann Asia Careers page.
