Areas of Responsibility

Legal Practice 

• Advising clients on IP matters according to the laws and regulations of Myanmar.
• Reviewing and analyzing newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide an appropriate legal representation until the matter is concluded.
• Drafting all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and directing them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
• Performing necessary legal research using all available resources, including libraries and computer data systems.
• Preparing, reviewing, and handling all types of agreements related to IP matters.
• Advising and communicating regularly with clients regarding the status of their matters.
• Handling cases independently from initiation through completion.
• Formulating legal strategies, providing legal opinions and analytical response to clients’ requests for legal advice, and acting as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Developing a business network and performing assigned administrative matters, including billing and collection of fees for legal work performed.

Client Development and Managing Work and Relationships

• Take initiative, design, and implement business development and marketing plans for Yangon office and the firm’s overseas offices in the region.
• Regularly publish articles and make presentations that increase the firm’s visibility and result in new business.
• Participate in crafting proposals and pitching for new business from current or prospective clients.
• Identify and participate in relevant conferences as agreed by partners and/or department heads.
• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partners.
• Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well.
• Provide superior service to clients and colleagues at all times.

Specifications

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and spoken skills in both Burmese and English and ability to present information, including complex legal issues, clearly and concisely.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities work effectively.
• Persuasive, articulate and confident discussing legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Effectively and persuasively present the client’s position and represent the client’s interests.
• Able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop strategies and solve problems that add real value for clients.
• Demonstrate excellent legal and business judgment that inspires client’s confidence.
• Demonstrate true commitment to achieving positive matter outcomes.

Education and Experience

• Two or more years of post-qualification experience in general law practice in Myanmar. Lawyers with experience in more than one jurisdiction will be accorded preference.
• Postgraduate level of education in law.

Attitudes & Behaviors

• Proactive, positive, and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.
• Strong consultant mindset, including a responsive, flexible, and adaptable outlook and approach.
• Resilient, autonomous, and highly credible, with strong business acumen and exemplary client service ethic and commitment.

Please send the CV to:  [email protected]