Job Description

Location/s
Malaysia

Term
Permanent

Working Hours
Full Time

Practice Area / Department
International Banking & Finance

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering. Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don\'t prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It\'s what you can do that interests us most. While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Job Advert Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join Trowers & Hamlins\' international banking & finance practice in our Kuala Lumpur office. Our Kuala Lumpur office is home to a growing team of Malaysian and international lawyers, in a multidisciplinary practice which supports Malaysian and ASEAN clients effectively to execute international cross-border investment, M&A and financing transactions across a range of sectors including real estate, hospitality, oil and gas, energy and infrastructure, utilising either conventional or Shari\'ah compliant structures. We have a significant reputation for advising in the field of Islamic finance (Tier One in Legal 500 2019) and a large part of our work involves helping businesses, families and institutions participate in global investment opportunities on a Shari\'ah compliant basis. What you\'ll be doing

• Dealing with a range of banking and finance and capital markets matters of varying sizes and complexity
• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Reviewing corporate documents and commercial contracts and working closely with the corporate team to provide general corporate and companies law advice related to banking and capital markets matters
• Corporate lending, debt capital markets, regulatory and restructuring work
• Initiating, building and maintaining effective client relationships
• Pro-active involvement in marketing initiatives
• Working across a variety of banking and capital markets specialisms.
• Contributing effectively to department and firm wide performance goals.

What you\'ll need The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at this grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Between 2 to 3 years\' post qualification experience gained at a reputable Malaysian firm;
• Experience of a good mix of cross border banking and finance work (particularly advising on transactions utilising LMA/APLMA style documents) and debt capital markets work;
• Islamic finance experience is an advantage (but not essential);
• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files;
• Flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively in a close-knit office;
• An interest in, and an aptitude for, developing the firm\xe2\x80\x99s business and a willingness to assist in the development of client relationships, through meetings, presentations, producing know-how and other business development initiatives;
• An excellent spoken and written English skills (additional languages a plus); and
• An Excellent academic record

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate. Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant\'s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally.