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Your Legal Career, Elevated with HHQ
For nearly three decades, HHQ has grown from a homegrown Malaysian practice into a leading firm with a strong presence across Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, and Forest City Special Financial Zone, while expanding our international practice, being a member of Andersen Global. Our journey has been defined by delivering practical, commercial legal solutions that clients can trust.
We are committed to shaping a sustainable, innovative, and people-first legal practice. From real estate and construction to technology, fintech, and cross-border M&A, our vision is to be at the forefront of change, enabling our clients to succeed in fast-evolving markets and industries.
Joining HHQ means more than just practising law, it means working alongside some of the most dynamic partners and clients in Malaysia and beyond. You’ll gain exposure to cross-border matters, access to professional development programmes, and the opportunity to help shape projects and policies that leave a lasting impact on businesses and communities.
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Vacancies
Partner - Corporate and Commercial (KL)
Partner - Corporate and Commercial (JB)
Partner - Real Estate (JB)
Partner - Technology (JB)
Partner - Banking & Finance (JB)
Senior Associate - Technology (KL)
Associate - Real Estate (PG)
Associate - Corporate Real Estate/Banking (KL)
Partner - Corporate and Commercial (KL)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate.
- For JB Office – Minimum seven (7) years PQE as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house counsel in a multinational corporation.
- For KL Office – Minimum ten (10) years PQE as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house counsel in a multinational corporation.
- Proven track record in managing mergers and acquisitions, deals restructuring for acquisitions, investments, divestments, IPOs, and FDI ventures of significant value.
- Possess initiative, drive and strong commercial acumen with competency and multi-tasking capability to develop, mentor, and lead a team of multi-disciplined professionals to complete M&A projects in a fast-track environment while demonstrating solid legal knowledge and skills.
- Membership in international professional institutions is desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Taking the lead in providing legal due diligence, technical due diligence, and forensic analysis in collaboration with Andersen Malaysia for corporate exercises such as IPOs, delisting, take-over and mergers exercises, and issuance of securities by publicly listed companies.
- Advising and acting for the publicly listed companies and clients’ target companies for sale, ensuring that corporate formalities have been duly adhered to, third-party vendor and supplier relationships are appropriately formalized and identifying, and if possible, taking steps to mitigate areas of potential risk.
- Responsible for advising clients in connection with the commercial contracts/ agreements on all matters, including the share sale and purchase agreement for the disposal and acquisition of the shares of a target company, joint ventures, and consortium agreements.
- Where applicable, structuring and strategizing with various stakeholders, entrepreneurs, C-suite management, investment bankers, and financial advisers on proposed fundraising through late-stage financing or initial public offerings (“IPOs”) on the Main Market, ACE Market, and LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, as well as any listing on other foreign stock exchanges.
Partner - Corporate and Commercial (JB)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate.
- For JB Office – Minimum seven (7) years PQE as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house counsel in a multinational corporation.
- For KL Office – Minimum ten (10) years PQE as a practicing lawyer and/or in-house counsel in a multinational corporation.
- Proven track record in managing mergers and acquisitions, deals restructuring for acquisitions, investments, divestments, IPOs, and FDI ventures of significant value.
- Possess initiative, drive and strong commercial acumen with competency and multi-tasking capability to develop, mentor, and lead a team of multi-disciplined professionals to complete M&A projects in a fast-track environment while demonstrating solid legal knowledge and skills.
- Membership in international professional institutions is desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Taking the lead in providing legal due diligence, technical due diligence, and forensic analysis in collaboration with Andersen Malaysia for corporate exercises such as IPOs, delisting, take-over and mergers exercises, and issuance of securities by publicly listed companies.
- Advising and acting for the publicly listed companies and clients’ target companies for sale, ensuring that corporate formalities have been duly adhered to, third-party vendor and supplier relationships are appropriately formalized and identifying, and if possible, taking steps to mitigate areas of potential risk.
- Responsible for advising clients in connection with the commercial contracts/ agreements on all matters, including the share sale and purchase agreement for the disposal and acquisition of the shares of a target company, joint ventures, and consortium agreements.
- Where applicable, structuring and strategizing with various stakeholders, entrepreneurs, C-suite management, investment bankers, and financial advisers on proposed fundraising through late-stage financing or initial public offerings (“IPOs”) on the Main Market, ACE Market, and LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, as well as any listing on other foreign stock exchanges.
Partner - Real Estate (JB)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate.
- Minimum seven (7) years PQE as a practicing lawyer in real estate.
- Solid experience in handling complex real estate transactions such as commercial, residential, strata management, land acquisitions, tenancy/lease agreements, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
- Possess initiative, drive and strong commercial acumen with competency and multi-tasking capability to develop, mentor, and lead a team, complemented by a proven track record in business origination, including billing, revenue generation, and repeat clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice to clients on matters pertaining to Real Estate and Conveyancing.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
- Drive marketing, networking, and business development initiatives to expand the Firm’s client base.
- Lead team or offices and certain operations functions of the Firm and focus on people development.
- Broaden the firm’s client base by acquiring new clientele and enhance value by offering additional legal services to existing clients.
Partner - Technology (JB)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate.
- Minimum seven (7) years PQE as a practicing lawyer in Intellectual Property (IP), data security, and technology transactions.
- Excellent in drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
- Proven experience in M&A, commercial contracts, corporate advisory, and IP-related contracts including strategic advisory work.
- Well-versed in regulatory frameworks covering Personal Data Protection, Fintech, Intellectual Property (IP), and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).
- Possess initiative, drive and strong commercial acumen with a business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IP and technology related agreements, and corporate commercial contracts.
- Advise on intellectual property protection, licensing, assignment, enforcement strategies and portfolio management.
- Provide strategic input on corporate and IP transactions, including due diligence, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver practical, tailored legal solutions.
- Lead and support the team on corporate advisory and technology-related matters, ensuring efficient and effective execution in line with laws, regulations, and best practices.
Partner - Banking & Finance (JB)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate.
- Minimum seven (7) years PQE as a practicing lawyer in corporate banking practice preferably gained from reputable/leading law firms.
- Proficient in English and enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and is results-driven.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team of lawyers, motivating them to achieve excellence
- Possess initiative, drive and strong commercial acumen with a business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice to clients on banking and finance transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, and related finance documentation.
- Manage complex banking and finance transactions from inception to completion, ensuring legal compliance and timely execution.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including banking regulations and corporate governance standards.
- Contribute to the growth of the practice by actively seeking out new business opportunities and building the firm’s reputation.
Senior Associate - Technology (KL)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate and a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate/transactional law.
- Well-versed in handling M&A, commercial contracts, and corporate advisory matters.
- Familiarity with Personal Data Protection, Fintech, Intellectual Property (IP), and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) is an added advantage.
- Proven records in managing files and clients independently, with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while being a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Requires to lead and oversee legal matters end-to-end, demonstrating both technical proficiency and sound client management skills.
- Manage transactional legal work, including drafting and reviewing complex contracts and agreements.
- To provide practical and commercially sound legal advice across various matters, and to prepare policies and framework for governance purposes.
Able to work independently and manage files with minimal supervision
Associate - Real Estate (PG)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate and a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Real Estate and Conveyancing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while being a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- To involve in drafting, reviewing, commenting a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, sale and purchase agreements.
- To provide legal advice on real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, loans.
- To involve in drafting / reviewing board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate governance documents.
- Act as a direct support role to partners, involving strategic discussions and firm’s business development related matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues and ensure timely reporting to partners.
Associate - Corporate Real Estate/Banking (KL)
Requirements:
- Degree in Law with a valid Malaysian Bar Practising Certificate and a minimum of 2 year of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Real Estate and Banking.
- Experience in corporatereal estate / corporate banking is a plus.
- Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, commenting a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, with a particular focus on transactions involving company law and real estate assets.
- Able to provide legal advice on corporate real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development.
- Experience in drafting / reviewing board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate governance documents.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while being a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Able to handle corporate real estate and corporate banking matters with minor supervision.
- Involve in drafting, reviewing, commenting a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, security documents, sale and purchase agreement, loan agreements.
- Provide legal advice on real estate and banking matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, loans.
- Involve in drafting / reviewing board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate governance documents.
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A career with HHQ is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, shape industries, and make meaningful impact alongside some of the most driven professionals in the field.
