Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Associate role based in Phnom Penh. The Associate will assist in handling cases within the firm’s practice areas, such as corporate and commercial law, litigation, and intellectual property. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, advising domestic and international clients, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The role requires a proactive approach to solving client challenges and delivering high-quality legal support.
Qualifications
1. Corporate
· Provide advices of legal issues which relate to the Commercial law, including corporate registration, business and other government licenses, and taxation matters;
· Handle agreement and contract matters including reviewing, revision and advices;
· Arrange a drafting for Notarization for lawyers; and Legalization matters on behalf of licensed lawyer;
· Provide advice of Visa and Work Permit matters.
2. IP
· Prepare and file trademark, patent, and design applications with the Department of Intellectual Property;
· Conduct Trademark search;
· Effectively manage process of IP registration, including preparation of documents, correspondence, and reports relating to trademark and patent registration i.e., filing report, publication report, report on issuance of registration certificate, report on office action, status and timeline reminder;
· Draft responses to office actions, including trademark appeals and rejections;
· Monitoring and tracking of key deadlines;
· Liaise with relevant authorities regarding IP prosecution, disputes or enforcement matters;
· Handle general administrative tasks;
· Translating documents from English to Khmer and Khmer to English.
3. Others
· Advise clients; and provide legal opinions;
· Research on specific laws and regulations;
· Coordinate with the government authority and responsible officers;
· Hands-on coordination with foreign agents in foreign countries.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in European Law and Business Management Law (ELBML), Private Law, or International Business Law is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• A minimum of 1 year of legal experience with local and international clients or corporations.
• Conversational level of English and Khmer language (proficiency in other languages is an advantage).
• Admission to the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
