M&A Senior Associate

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.

• 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