Full Time Senior Legal Associate Jobs, in Louis Liaw Chambers Federal Territory - Maukerja

Company Description Louis Liaw Chambers is a Kuala Lumpur–based law firm specializing in employment-related dispute resolution and advisory services. The firm represents employees, employers, professional bodies, and international organizations in a broad range of employment matters. Its work covers labour, industrial, and civil court claims, statutory defenses and actions involving EPF and SOCSO, and internal processes such as fact-finding exercises and domestic inquiries. The firm also advises on employment and service agreements, workplace policies, reorganizations and retrenchments, and disciplinary actions. Louis Liaw Chambers is focused on providing practical, tailored solutions to complex employment-related legal problems.

Role Description Louis Liaw Chambers is looking for experienced lawyers who are interested in developing a long-term career as specialists in employment law.

As a specialist practice, our lawyers are exposed to the full spectrum of employment-related work, from Industrial Court proceedings and employment advisory matters to complex workplace investigations, senior management disputes, trade union matters and employment-related civil litigation.

The Senior Associate will have substantial responsibility for files and direct client relationships, including advising clients on strategy, drafting and reviewing complex legal work, conducting hearings, mediations and negotiations, and supervising junior lawyers.

We recognise that lawyers at this stage of practice are looking for more than simply another associate position. The Firm therefore seeks to provide meaningful autonomy, quality work, direct involvement in strategy and decision-making, and a clear pathway for those who wish to progress towards Partnership.

The position offers a salary of RM7,500 to RM10,000, together with performance-based incentives and benefits, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

We welcome applications from candidates with strong litigation, employment or dispute resolution experience, as well as lawyers from other practice areas who have a genuine interest in specialising in Employment & Industrial Relations law.

If you are looking to deepen your expertise, take greater ownership of your practice and build a long-term career in employment law, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and employment-related Legal Issues, with experience in dispute resolution and advisory work.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting pleadings, contracts, policies, opinions, and correspondence.
• Advanced Analytical Skills for assessing complex fact patterns, interpreting legislation and case law, and proposing practical solutions.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, for advocacy in court, client advisory, negotiation, and internal collaboration.
• Recognized law degree and admission as an advocate and solicitor; several years of post-qualification experience in employment or litigation practice preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple matters and deadlines, and maintain high professional and ethical standards.
• Strong client service orientation, attention to detail, and readiness to handle sensitive workplace and employment issues.
• Fluency in English and in Bahasa Malaysia.