NICHOLAS LEAW
Legal Associate
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Hardworking and self driven Legal Associate with several years of experience in dealing with different areas of law, thus bringing forth the ability to advise clients on real life legal complexity. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chambering Student
Messrs Loi & Co
5 2017 - 1 2018
- Draft and prepare pleadings, cause papers, letters, correspondences and emails
- Conduct legal research using online database (Lexis Nexis, CLJ, Westlaw)
- Attend case management and/or hearing
- To work with and take instructions from senior lawyers
- Handled different types of conveyancing practice & works.
Legal Associate
Messrs Ngeh & Co
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Acted in a wide range of disputes including liquidation and insolvency, banking dispute, commercial and contractual dispute and debt recovery cases
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to obtain key case information conducting legal research
- Handled different types of conveyancing works including but not limited to drafting sale and purchase agreement, preparing of loan documentations, passing over the real estate and finalizing the purchase
- Prepared and reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Carrying out KYC screening process
- Attended hearings and case managements at Magistrates Court, Sessions Court and High Court
Senior Legal Officer
Bright Property Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Country Garden Services Holdings)
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Providing legal advice in a corporate and commercial environment, particularly matters in relation to property management
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing various legal documents and contracts including license agreement, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, tenancy agreement and etc
- Carrying out KYC screening process for potential suppliers and customers
- Overseeing the monitoring and identification of regulatory developments, including enforcement actions, new laws, rules and regulations
- Execute internal audits to review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in operational processes, and provide recommendations to mitigate the various risks identified
- Support and work with the company's other departments on a range of legal issues including matters on company law, commercial law, property related laws, employment law, contract law and etc
- Providing legal training and workshops to internal staffs to enhance their knowledge on relevant applicable laws.
Legal Executive
Opal Lawyers LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and facility agreements
- Assisted with corporate transactions, including merger and acquisitions, listing on NASDAQ and SGX, and corporate governance matters
- Prepared detailed due diligence reports for corporate transactions, identifying potential areas of concern or liability exposure.
- Preparing corporate secretarial documents and providing advice on corporate secretarial compliance issues for both private and listed companies
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and promptly addressing concerns
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Cardiff University
07.2012 - 07.2015
Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) - undefined
Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB)
09.2015 - 12.2016
Skills
Research
Time management
Problem solving
Legal Drafting
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/13/92
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Singapore Permanent Resident
Languages
English
Mandarin
Malay
Timeline
Legal Executive
Opal Lawyers LLC
06.2022 - Current
Senior Legal Officer
Bright Property Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Country Garden Services Holdings)
07.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Associate
Messrs Ngeh & Co
07.2018 - 12.2020
Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) - undefined
Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB)
09.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Laws -
Cardiff University
07.2012 - 07.2015
Chambering Student
Messrs Loi & Co
5 2017 - 1 2018
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