M&A Senior Associate
Position Overview
Job Description
M&A Senior Associate — Wong & Partners (Baker McKenzie)
Wong & Partners, Baker McKenzie's member firm in Malaysia, is seeking an M&A Senior Associate to join its award-winning Corporate/M&A practice in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will work on high-value cross-border M&A transactions, leveraging Baker McKenzie's global network while applying deep knowledge of Malaysian corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead due diligence workstreams for domestic and cross-border M&A transactions involving Malaysian-listed and private companies
- Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, and corporate restructuring documents under the Companies Act 2016
- Advise on regulatory approvals from the Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and the Foreign Investment Committee (FIC) where applicable
- Coordinate with Baker McKenzie offices across ASEAN, Europe, and North America on multi-jurisdictional deals
- Advise on Malaysian competition law implications under the Competition Act 2010
- Prepare submissions to the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) for merger clearance
About Wong & Partners
As part of Baker McKenzie's global network, Wong & Partners offers international secondment opportunities, market-leading professional development, and competitive compensation in the KLCC area of Kuala Lumpur.
Responsibilities
M&A Senior Associate — Wong & Partners (Baker McKenzie)
Wong & Partners, Baker McKenzie's member firm in Malaysia, is seeking an M&A Senior Associate to join its award-winning Corporate/M&A practice in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will work on high-value cross-border M&A transactions, leveraging Baker McKenzie's global network while applying deep knowledge of Malaysian corporate law and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead due diligence workstreams for domestic and cross-border M&A transactions involving Malaysian-listed and private companies
- Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, and corporate restructuring documents under the Companies Act 2016
- Advise on regulatory approvals from the Securities Commission Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, and the Foreign Investment Committee (FIC) where applicable
- Coordinate with Baker McKenzie offices across ASEAN, Europe, and North America on multi-jurisdictional deals
- Advise on Malaysian competition law implications under the Competition Act 2010
- Prepare submissions to the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) for merger clearance
About Wong & Partners
As part of Baker McKenzie's global network, Wong & Partners offers international secondment opportunities, market-leading professional development, and competitive compensation in the KLCC area of Kuala Lumpur.
Requirements
- Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya with 5-8 years PQE in corporate/M&A
- Experience handling M&A transactions with deal values exceeding MYR 100 million
- Deep knowledge of the Companies Act 2016, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, and Malaysian takeover regulations
- Familiarity with the Competition Act 2010 and MyCC merger notification processes
- LL.B. from a recognised university; CLP holder; LL.M. from an international institution is an advantage
- Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills
- Willingness to travel for cross-border transactions
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
RM15,000 - RM25,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Wong & Partners Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
