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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 - Real Estate (JB)
Partner - Technology (JB)
Partner - Banking & Finance (JB)
Senior Associate - Corporate Banking / Corporate Real Estate
Senior Employment Lawyer
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 - Corporate Banking / Corporate Real Estate
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years PQE in Corporate Banking from a reputable law firm, with real estate (non-project) experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with subsales, banking and finance documentation and security structures. Exposure to commercial agreements is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the National Land Code 2020 and Companies Act 2026.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator with good client relationship management and business development.
- Detail-oriented, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple transactions concurrently.
- Prior experience mentoring junior team members is an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Take a hands-on role in corporate banking and real estate transactions, supporting partners in transaction execution and ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Draft, review, and negotiate banking documentation, security agreements, sale and purchase agreements and commercial agreements as assigned by partners.
- Draft legal opinions.
- Supervise junior team members and coordinate multiple matters concurrently.
- Act as a direct support role to partners, involving strategic discussions and firm‘s business development related matters.
- Be prompt in responding to client inquiries and proactive in providing updates on case progress.
Senior Employment Lawyer
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ PQE in employment and/or industrial relations law
- Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- Able to act in matters independently and supervise juniors
- Strong drafting, advocacy, and client communication skills
- A genuine interest in building a long-term future with the firm
- Strong research and people skills
Responsibilities:
- Advisory & Compliance:Providing preventative legal counsel to employers on workplace policies, handbooks, and procedures to ensure alignment with current federal, state, or local laws.
- Drafting and reviewing critical documents, including employment contracts, employment handbooks, settlement agreements, independent contractor contracts and workplace policies.
- Advising clients in the management of workplace disputes
- Providing practical and solutions driven advice to multinational and local clients on employment and industrial relations matters
- Representing clients in civil courts, industrial court and tribunal proceedings
- Managing and conducting investigations, including employee misconduct, fraud, and harassment cases
- Supporting and leading business development initiatives, including client pitches, thought leadership, and activities to build business and for profiling
- Providing transactional support in business sales, restructuring
- Advising clients on collective bargaining and trade union matters
- Guiding HR professionals and business owners through sensitive personnel issues like performance management, disciplinary procedures, and retrenchment.
Your next step starts here
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.
