Legal Associate supporting corporate and commercial matters through contract drafting and review, transaction due diligence, and legal research. Drafts board and shareholders’ resolutions, shareholders’ agreements, commercial contracts, legal opinions, and compliance recommendations that help clarify risk allocation across private equity, REIT, utility, and concession deals. Brings a practical approach to identifying regulatory and commercial risk while keeping transactions moving with clear, business-ready guidance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co
03.2024 - Current
Drafted complex commercial agreements, including a comprehensive lease for a utility-scale water treatment plant incorporating regulatory protections and detailed risk allocation.
Tailored shareholders’ agreements and dispute-resolution frameworks to enhance governance and mitigate litigation risk.
Structured and drafted Unincorporated Joint Venture (UJV) agreements clarifying partner obligations and revenue-sharing arrangements.
Co-drafted an Asset Purchase Agreement and drafted a Sale and Purchase Agreement for a high-value REIT industrial property, managing cross-indemnities and transaction schedules.
Legal Associate
Messrs Shahrizat Rashid & Lee
05.2023 - 12.2023
Drafted and negotiated tenancy agreements for REIT manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding landlord and investor interests.
Prepared sale and purchase agreements for residential property transactions, advising clients on contractual obligations to facilitate informed decision-making.
Reviewed service agreements and share sale agreements, identifying key risks and recommending contractual amendments to mitigate client exposure.
Communicated legal positions to clients and internal teams, supporting smooth transaction closings and regulatory compliance.
Pupil-in-Chamber & Legal Executive
Messrs Azmi & Associates
10.2021 - 07.2022
Reviewed subscription and investment management agreements for private equity manager, identified commercial and regulatory risks, and recommended contract amendments to enhance compliance and mitigate risks.
Reviewed subscription and investment management agreements for a private equity manager, identifying commercial and regulatory risks and recommending contract amendments.
Drafted and reviewed board and shareholders' resolutions, company constitutions and shareholders' agreements to support governance and transactions.
Conducted legal due diligence for share sale of concession company, assessed title, contractual obligations, and regulatory liabilities to inform deal structuring decisions.
Authored recommendation report on drone regulatory framework, proposed practical compliance measures to support stakeholder adherence and operational efficiency.